Acura MDX vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Toyota Highlander
- Length193.6 in
- Height67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight4,025 lb – 4,332 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in narrower (77.2 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.5 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 143 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 4,321 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 143 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 4,321 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in narrower (77.2 in vs 75.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.5 in shorter (193.6 in vs 191.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 191.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 75.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 68.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,179 lb | 4,321 lb | 143 lb |
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