Ford Flex vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Acura MDX
- Length201.8 in
- Height68.0 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,439 lb – 4,637 lb
- Width75.9 in
- Acura MDX width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 5.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Ford Flex is 1.3 in narrower (75.9 in vs 77.2 in)
- Height: Ford Flex is 0.6 in taller (68.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Flex has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 392 lb heavier (4,538 lb vs 4,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 392 lb heavier (4,538 lb vs 4,147 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Flex has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.6 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 5.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Ford Flex is 1.3 in narrower (75.9 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Flex — Ford Flex is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Flex — Ford Flex has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Flex | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 196.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 77.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 67.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 111.0 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,538 lb | 4,147 lb | 392 lb |
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