Ford Explorer vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Acura MDX
- Length198.8 in
- Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Acura MDX width77.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.6 in shorter (198.8 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (70.1 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 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 345 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,191 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 345 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,191 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 111.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (70.1 in vs 67.4 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.2 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 | 198.8 in | 196.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 77.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 67.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 111.0 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 5.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 4,191 lb | 345 lb |
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