Acura RLX Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2020 Acura RLX really have?

The 2021 Acura RLX measures 197.6 in long, 74.8 in wide, 57.5 in tall, on a 112.2 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 4,394 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Acura RLX curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2020):

The Acura RLX measures 197.6 in long, 74.8 in wide and 57.5 in tall, on a 112.2 in wheelbase, weighing about 4,394 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

Acura RLX Dimensions — All Years

YearBody / VariantLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb Weight
2021RLX 4DR SEDAN197.6 in74.8 in57.5 in112.2 in4,394 lbs
2020RLX 4DR SEDAN197.6 in74.8 in57.5 in112.2 in4,394 lbs
2018RLX 4DR SEDAN AWD HYBRID197.6 in74.8 in57.5 in112.2 in4,354 lbs
2017RLX 4DR SEDAN AWD HYBRID196.5 in74.8 in57.5 in112.2 in4,365 lbs
2016RLX 4DR SEDAN AWD HYBRID196.5 in74.8 in57.5 in112.2 in4,365 lbs
2015Config 1 of 2RLX 4DR SEDAN - SPORT HYBRID196.5 in74.8 in57.5 in112.2 in4,365 lbs
2015Config 2 of 2RLX 4DR SEDAN196.5 in74.8 in57.5 in112.2 in3,942 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Acura RLX data analysis

How Acura RLX overall length varies

Across 7 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2021 Acura RLX, overall length runs from 196 inches to 198 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2018 Acura RLX (RLX 4DR SEDAN AWD HYBRID) at 198 inches, and the weakest to the 2017 car (RLX 4DR SEDAN AWD HYBRID) at 196 inches — a spread of 1%. The narrow spread means any year of the Acura RLX in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2021

Average overall length for the 2021 Acura RLX is 198 inches, against 198 inches for the 2020 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Acura RLX data

This page lists every 2015 through 2021 Acura RLX record we hold for this measurement — 7 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Acura RLX figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Acura RLX record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Acura RLX fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width
Fits

74.8 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 21.2 in of total clearance, so roughly 11 in per side.

Garage door height
Clears

57.5 in tall — 26.5 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space
Fits a standard stall

197.6 in long leaves 18.4 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 33.2 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2021 Acura RLX is 1 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (112.2 in) accounts for about 57% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Acura RLX curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About RLX Dimensions

How long is the Acura RLX?

The Acura RLX is 197.638 inches long, 74.8031 inches wide and 57.4803 inches tall. That is roughly 16.5 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Acura RLX fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 197.638 in long and 74.8031 in wide, the Acura RLX fits with 42 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Acura RLX weigh?

Curb weight for the Acura RLX is about 4,394 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.

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