Acura RDX vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Acura MDX
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Acura MDX width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.2 in shorter (184.4 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 3.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.2 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 2.6 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 258 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 4,078 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 258 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 4,078 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 111.0 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.2 in shorter (184.4 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 3.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 193.6 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 77.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 111.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,820 lb | 4,078 lb | 258 lb |
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