Toyota Highlander vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Acura RDX
- Length194.9 in – 197.4 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.5 in shorter (196.2 in vs 186.7 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 1.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.4 in taller (68.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 372 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 3,926 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 372 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 3,926 lb)
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.5 in shorter (196.2 in vs 186.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.4 in taller (68.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.3 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 1.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 74.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 186.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 74.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 65.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 3,926 lb | 372 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 194.9 in – 197.4 in).
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