Acura MDX vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Acura RDX
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Acura RDX width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 11.8 in shorter (196.2 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 3.5 in narrower (77.2 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 2.4 in taller (67.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 2.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 280 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 3,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 2.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 280 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 3,867 lb)
- Length: Acura RDX is 11.8 in shorter (196.2 in vs 184.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 3.5 in narrower (77.2 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 184.4 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 73.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 65.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 105.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 8.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,147 lb | 3,867 lb | 280 lb |
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