Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Ford Explorer
- Length188.7 in
- Height68.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,471 lb
- Width77.0 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 4.7 in shorter (188.7 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in narrower (77.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (68.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 102 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (68.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in narrower (77.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 4.7 in shorter (188.7 in vs 193.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 102 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.7 in | 193.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 77.0 in | 73.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 72.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,471 lb | 4,573 lb | 102 lb |
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