Ford Explorer vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Acura MDX
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Acura MDX width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.1 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in taller (70.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 526 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 526 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,147 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in taller (70.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 111.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 196.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 77.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 67.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 111.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 5.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,147 lb | 526 lb |
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