Acura RDX vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Acura MDX
- Length186.8 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,068 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Acura MDX width77.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.4 in shorter (186.8 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 2.9 in narrower (74.8 in vs 77.7 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.7 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 2.6 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 266 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 4,191 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 2.6 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 266 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 4,191 lb)
- Length: Acura RDX is 9.4 in shorter (186.8 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 2.9 in narrower (74.8 in vs 77.7 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.7 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 2.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.8 in | 196.2 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 77.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 67.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 5.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,926 lb | 4,191 lb | 266 lb |
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