Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Acura MDX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length187.4 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight3,788 lb – 4,080 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.8 in
  • Acura MDX width78.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 11.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 198.4 in)
  • Width: Acura RDX is 3.9 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.7 in)
  • Height: Acura MDX is 1.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura MDX is 484 lb heavier (3,934 lb vs 4,418 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura MDX is 484 lb heavier (3,934 lb vs 4,418 lb)
  2. Length: Acura RDX is 11.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 198.4 in)
  3. Width: Acura RDX is 3.9 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.8 in)
  5. Height: Acura MDX is 1.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Acura MDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 3.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXAcura MDXDifference
Length187.4 in198.4 in11.0 in
Width74.8 in78.7 in3.9 in
Height65.7 in67.1 in1.4 in
Wheelbase108.3 in113.8 in5.5 in
Ground clearance8.2 in——
Curb weight3,934 lb4,418 lb484 lb

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