Acura MDX vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Acura RDX
- Length190.7 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,548 lb – 4,564 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in – 77.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 6.0 in shorter (190.7 in vs 184.7 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 3.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 75.3 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (68.2 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 359 lb heavier (4,556 lb vs 4,198 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 359 lb heavier (4,556 lb vs 4,198 lb)
- Width: Acura RDX is 3.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 75.3 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 6.0 in shorter (190.7 in vs 184.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (68.2 in vs 67.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 184.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 75.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 67.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,556 lb | 4,198 lb | 359 lb |
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