Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Ford Explorer
- Length190.7 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,548 lb – 4,564 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.7 in shorter (190.7 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in narrower (78.5 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.7 in taller (68.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 30 lb heavier (4,556 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in narrower (78.5 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.7 in taller (68.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.7 in shorter (190.7 in vs 193.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 30 lb heavier (4,556 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 193.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 71.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 113.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,556 lb | 4,586 lb | 30 lb |
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