Spec Sizes

Toyota RAV4 vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Acura RDX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length181.1 in
  • Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.7 in
  • Curb weight3,300 lb – 3,677 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
  • Acura RDX width73.6 in – 77.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.6 in shorter (181.1 in vs 184.7 in)
  • Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.0 in narrower (72.3 in vs 75.3 in)
  • Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (67.5 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 709 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 4,198 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 709 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 4,198 lb)
  2. Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.0 in narrower (72.3 in vs 75.3 in)
  3. Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.6 in shorter (181.1 in vs 184.7 in)
  4. Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (67.5 in vs 67.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Acura RDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota RAV4Acura RDXDifference
Length181.1 in184.7 in3.6 in
Width72.3 in75.3 in3.0 in
Height67.5 in67.0 in0.5 in
Wheelbase104.7 in105.3 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,489 lb4,198 lb709 lb

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