RDX

Acura RDX Specs

The Acura RDX measures 186.6″ long and weighs 4,034 lb in its latest generation. Across 3 generations since 2007 it grew 5.9″ and gained 106 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2007–2026 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Acura RDX is 186.6″ long, 74.8″ wide, on a 108.3″ wheelbase, weighing 4,034 lb. Since 2007 it has grown 3% in length and gained 3% in weight. At 15.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Acura RDX generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Acura RDX dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2007–2012180.7″73.6″65.4″104.3″3,929 lb
2013–2018183.5″73.6″105.5″3,871 lb
2019–2026186.6″74.8″65.7″108.3″4,034 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2007 to today the RDX gained 5.9″ of length (3%) and 106 lb of weight (3%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

RDX year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 20 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Acura RDX dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026187.8″74.8″108.3″4,063 lb2
2025187.8″74.8″108.3″4,063 lb2
2024187.8″74.8″108.3″4,063 lb2
2023187.8″74.8″108.3″4,063 lb2
2022187.8″74.8″108.3″4,063 lb2
2021186.6″74.8″108.3″4,034 lb1
2020186.6″74.8″108.3″4,034 lb1
2019186.6″74.8″108.3″4,034 lb1
2018183.5″73.6″105.5″3,856 lb1
2017183.5″73.6″105.5″3,856 lb1
2016183.5″73.6″105.5″3,856 lb1
2015183.5″73.6″105.5″3,856 lb1
2014183.5″73.6″105.5″3,871 lb1
2013183.5″73.6″105.5″3,871 lb1
2012181.9″73.6″104.3″3,946 lb1
2011181.9″73.6″104.3″3,946 lb1
2010181.9″73.6″104.3″3,946 lb1
2009180.7″73.6″104.3″3,929 lb1
2008180.7″73.6″104.3″3,929 lb1
2007180.7″73.6″104.3″3,929 lb1
ROWS 20·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a RDX fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Acura RDX — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.6 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.6 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 1,037 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Acura RDX against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width74.8″72.4″+2.4″
Wheelbase108.3″108.7″-0.4″
Curb weight4,034 lb3,693 lb341 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Acura RDX?

186.6″ (15′ 7″) in its current generation, 74.8″ wide and 65.7″ tall.

How much does a Acura RDX weigh?

4,034 lb at the kerb, which is 3% more than the first generation we hold from 2007.

Will a RDX fit in a garage?

At 15.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the RDX got bigger over the years?

Yes — 5.9″ longer and 106 lb heavier since 2007, across 3 generations. Weight grew 3%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.