Acura MDX vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Toyota Highlander
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
- Width77.8 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.7 in shorter (196.2 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.0 in narrower (77.8 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (67.4 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 2.4 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 264 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,410 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 2.4 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 264 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,410 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.0 in narrower (77.8 in vs 75.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.7 in shorter (196.2 in vs 192.5 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 3.7 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 2.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 192.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 75.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 68.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 8.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,147 lb | 4,410 lb | 264 lb |
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