Acura MDX vs Honda Pilot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Honda Pilot
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Honda Pilot width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.7 in shorter (196.2 in vs 194.5 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.4 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 2.4 in taller (67.4 in vs 69.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda Pilot has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Pilot is 39 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,186 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Pilot has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 2.4 in taller (67.4 in vs 69.8 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.4 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.6 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Pilot is 39 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,186 lb)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.7 in shorter (196.2 in vs 194.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Honda Pilot
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot has 1.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Honda Pilot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 194.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 78.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 69.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 7.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,147 lb | 4,186 lb | 39 lb |
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