Acura MDX vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Toyota Highlander
- Length190.7 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,548 lb – 4,564 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.3 in shorter (190.7 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in narrower (78.5 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 406 lb heavier (4,556 lb vs 4,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 406 lb heavier (4,556 lb vs 4,150 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in narrower (78.5 in vs 75.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.3 in shorter (190.7 in vs 188.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 188.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 75.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 68.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,556 lb | 4,150 lb | 406 lb |
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