Ford Explorer vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Acura MDX
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Acura MDX width77.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 1.0 in shorter (189.5 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in narrower (72.1 in vs 77.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 150 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,420 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in narrower (72.1 in vs 77.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 150 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,420 lb)
- Length: Acura MDX is 1.0 in shorter (189.5 in vs 188.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 188.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 77.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 68.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 4,420 lb | 150 lb |
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