Acura RDX vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Acura MDX
- Length182.5 in
- Height65.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,743 lb – 3,931 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Acura MDX width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.1 in shorter (182.5 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.9 in narrower (73.6 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 3.1 in taller (65.1 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 739 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 4,576 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 739 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 4,576 lb)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.9 in narrower (73.6 in vs 78.5 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.1 in shorter (182.5 in vs 191.6 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 3.1 in taller (65.1 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 9.1 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
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.5 in | 191.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 78.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 68.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,837 lb | 4,576 lb | 739 lb |
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