Toyota RAV4 vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Acura RDX
- Length179.9 in
- Height65.4 in – 67.1 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,435 lb – 3,600 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Acura RDX width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.6 in shorter (179.9 in vs 183.5 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 260 lb heavier (3,518 lb vs 3,778 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 260 lb heavier (3,518 lb vs 3,778 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.6 in shorter (179.9 in vs 183.5 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.7 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 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 183.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 8.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,518 lb | 3,778 lb | 260 lb |
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