Acura RDX vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Acura MDX
- Length180.7 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,924 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Acura MDX width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 10.0 in shorter (180.7 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.9 in narrower (73.6 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 3.0 in taller (65.2 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 632 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 4,556 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 632 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 4,556 lb)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.9 in narrower (73.6 in vs 78.5 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 10.0 in shorter (180.7 in vs 190.7 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 3.0 in taller (65.2 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 4.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7 in | 190.7 in | 10.0 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 78.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 68.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,924 lb | 4,556 lb | 632 lb |
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