Acura RDX vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Acura MDX
- Length180.7 in – 188.7 in
- Height65.2 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight3,924 lb – 4,471 lb
- Width73.6 in – 77.0 in
- Acura MDX width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 6.0 in shorter (184.7 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 3.2 in narrower (75.3 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 359 lb heavier (4,198 lb vs 4,556 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 359 lb heavier (4,198 lb vs 4,556 lb)
- Width: Acura RDX is 3.2 in narrower (75.3 in vs 78.5 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 6.0 in shorter (184.7 in vs 190.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 68.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.7 in | 190.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 75.3 in | 78.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 68.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 108.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,198 lb | 4,556 lb | 359 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.7 in – 188.7 in).
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