Acura MDX vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Kia Sorento
- Length193.6 in
- Height67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,960 lb – 4,195 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Kia Sorento width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 6.2 in shorter (193.6 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 2.8 in narrower (77.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (67.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 175 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 3,903 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 175 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 3,903 lb)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 2.8 in narrower (77.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 6.2 in shorter (193.6 in vs 187.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (67.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 187.4 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 74.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 66.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,078 lb | 3,903 lb | 175 lb |
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