Ford Explorer vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Acura MDX
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Acura MDX width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.7 in shorter (193.4 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.6 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 30 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,556 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.6 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.2 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.7 in shorter (193.4 in vs 190.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 30 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,556 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 190.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 4,556 lb | 30 lb |
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