Acura MDX vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Acura RDX
- Length191.6 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,594 lb – 4,645 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.1 in shorter (191.6 in vs 182.5 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.9 in narrower (78.5 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 3.1 in taller (68.2 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 783 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 3,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 783 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 3,837 lb)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.9 in narrower (78.5 in vs 73.6 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.1 in shorter (191.6 in vs 182.5 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 3.1 in taller (68.2 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 4.9 in
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 182.5 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 73.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 65.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,620 lb | 3,837 lb | 783 lb |
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