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Toyota RAV4 vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 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
  • Height65.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.7 in
  • Ground clearance6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.6 in
  • Acura RDX width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.3 in shorter (181.1 in vs 184.4 in)
  • Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (65.5 in vs 65.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RDX is 277 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,820 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura RDX is 277 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,820 lb)
  3. Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.3 in shorter (181.1 in vs 184.4 in)
  4. Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.7 in)
  5. 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 3.3 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 1.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota RAV4Acura RDXDifference
Length181.1 in184.4 in3.3 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in1.1 in
Height65.5 in65.0 in0.5 in
Wheelbase104.7 in105.7 in1.0 in
Ground clearance6.3 in8.1 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,543 lb3,820 lb277 lb

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