Acura MDX vs Audi Q8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Audi Q8
- Length193.6 in
- Height67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,960 lb – 4,195 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Audi Q8 width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 3.0 in shorter (193.6 in vs 196.6 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.3 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 0.4 in taller (67.6 in vs 67.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q8 is 894 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 4,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q8 is 894 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 4,971 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.9 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.3 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.5 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 3.0 in shorter (193.6 in vs 196.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Audi Q8
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Audi Q8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 196.6 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 78.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 67.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 117.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 5.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,078 lb | 4,971 lb | 894 lb |
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