Spec Sizes

Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length193.6 in
  • Height67.6 in
  • Wheelbase111.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight4,025 lb – 4,332 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.2 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura MDX is 3.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 197.1 in)
  • Width: Acura MDX is 1.7 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in taller (67.6 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.6 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 479 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 4,657 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 479 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 4,657 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in taller (67.6 in vs 70.7 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.6 in)
  4. Width: Acura MDX is 1.7 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  5. Length: Acura MDX is 3.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 197.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.7 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura MDXFord ExplorerDifference
Length193.6 in197.1 in3.5 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in1.7 in
Height67.6 in70.7 in3.1 in
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in1.6 in
Ground clearance7.3 in7.6 in0.3 in
Curb weight4,179 lb4,657 lb479 lb

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