Acura MDX vs Ford Flex Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Ford Flex

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

Side view
  • Length196.2 in
  • Height67.4 in
  • Wheelbase111.0 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.8 in
  • Ford Flex width75.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura MDX is 5.6 in shorter (196.2 in vs 201.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Flex is 1.9 in narrower (77.8 in vs 75.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Flex is 0.6 in taller (67.4 in vs 68.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Flex has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Flex is 487 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,634 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Flex is 487 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,634 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.9 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Ford Flex has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.9 in)
  4. Length: Acura MDX is 5.6 in shorter (196.2 in vs 201.8 in)
  5. Width: Ford Flex is 1.9 in narrower (77.8 in vs 75.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDXAcura MDX is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Ford Flex
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FlexFord Flex is narrower by 1.9 in
  • More ground clearanceFord FlexFord Flex has 0.3 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura MDXFord FlexDifference
Length196.2 in201.8 in5.6 in
Width77.8 in75.9 in1.9 in
Height67.4 in68.0 in0.6 in
Wheelbase111.0 in117.9 in6.9 in
Ground clearance5.6 in5.9 in0.3 in
Curb weight4,147 lb4,634 lb487 lb

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