Acura MDX vs Honda Pilot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Honda Pilot
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,032 lb – 4,350 lb
- Width77.7 in
- Honda Pilot width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 0.3 in shorter (196.2 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 0.9 in narrower (77.7 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.2 in taller (67.4 in vs 70.6 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: Acura MDX is 14 lb heavier (4,191 lb vs 4,178 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 3.2 in taller (67.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 0.9 in narrower (77.7 in vs 78.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 14 lb heavier (4,191 lb vs 4,178 lb)
- Length: Acura MDX is 0.3 in shorter (196.2 in vs 196.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Honda Pilot
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Honda Pilot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 196.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 77.7 in | 78.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 70.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 7.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,191 lb | 4,178 lb | 14 lb |
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