Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Acura MDX

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

Side view
  • Length190.7 in
  • Height67.5 in – 67.7 in
  • Wheelbase111.6 in
  • Curb weight3,876 lb – 4,113 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • Acura MDX width77.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura MDX is 2.2 in shorter (190.7 in vs 188.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in narrower (70.2 in vs 77.0 in)
  • Height: Acura MDX is 1.1 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (111.6 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura MDX is 329 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 4,323 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in narrower (70.2 in vs 77.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura MDX is 329 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 4,323 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (111.6 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Height: Acura MDX is 1.1 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.7 in)
  5. Length: Acura MDX is 2.2 in shorter (190.7 in vs 188.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Acura MDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerAcura MDXDifference
Length190.7 in188.5 in2.2 in
Width70.2 in77.0 in6.8 in
Height67.6 in68.7 in1.1 in
Wheelbase111.6 in106.3 in5.3 in
Curb weight3,995 lb4,323 lb329 lb

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