Ford Explorer vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 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 width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in shorter (198.3 in vs 198.4 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 143 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,530 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 67.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 143 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,530 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in shorter (198.3 in vs 198.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 198.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 67.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 113.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,530 lb | 143 lb |
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