Acura MDX vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Toyota Highlander
- Length188.5 in
- Height68.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,332 lb
- Width77.0 in
- Toyota Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.1 in shorter (188.5 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 5.1 in narrower (77.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 588 lb heavier (4,332 lb vs 3,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 588 lb heavier (4,332 lb vs 3,744 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 5.1 in narrower (77.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.1 in shorter (188.5 in vs 184.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 184.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 77.0 in | 71.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 67.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,332 lb | 3,744 lb | 588 lb |
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