Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Ford Explorer
- Length191.6 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,594 lb – 4,645 lb
- 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: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- 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)
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
| Spec | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 197.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 70.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,620 lb | 4,616 lb | 4 lb |
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