Toyota Highlander vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Acura RDX
- Length191.1 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,134 lb – 4,508 lb
- Width75.8 in
- Acura RDX width73.7 in – 77.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 5.0 in shorter (191.1 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 0.5 in narrower (75.8 in vs 75.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 227 lb heavier (4,321 lb vs 4,094 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 227 lb heavier (4,321 lb vs 4,094 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.0 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 5.0 in shorter (191.1 in vs 186.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 67.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 186.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 75.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 67.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,321 lb | 4,094 lb | 227 lb |
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