Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Ford Explorer
- Length193.6 in
- Height67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,960 lb – 4,195 lb
- Width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 4.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 198.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.4 in taller (67.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 595 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 595 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.4 in taller (67.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 4.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 198.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 4.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 198.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | — | — |
| Height | 67.6 in | 70.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,078 lb | 4,672 lb | 595 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.