Acura MDX vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Kia Sorento
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
- Width77.8 in
- Kia Sorento width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 8.8 in shorter (196.2 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.4 in narrower (77.8 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.1 in taller (67.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 244 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 3,903 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 244 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 3,903 lb)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 8.8 in shorter (196.2 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.4 in narrower (77.8 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.1 in taller (67.4 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sorento — Kia Sorento has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 187.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 74.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 66.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 7.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,147 lb | 3,903 lb | 244 lb |
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