Spec Sizes

Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.6 in
  • Height68.2 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight4,594 lb – 4,645 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.5 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura MDX is 5.5 in shorter (191.6 in vs 197.1 in)
  • Width: Acura MDX is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.6 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 25 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 4,644 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.6 in)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
  4. Length: Acura MDX is 5.5 in shorter (191.6 in vs 197.1 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 25 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 4,644 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 0.4 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura MDXFord ExplorerDifference
Length191.6 in197.1 in5.5 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in0.4 in
Height68.2 in70.7 in2.5 in
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in4.3 in
Ground clearance8.2 in8.0 in0.2 in
Curb weight4,620 lb4,644 lb25 lb

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