Ford Flex vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Acura MDX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height68.0 in
  • Wheelbase117.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight4,439 lb – 4,828 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.9 in
  • Acura MDX width77.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura MDX is 5.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 196.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Flex is 1.9 in narrower (75.9 in vs 77.8 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 487 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,147 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Flex is 487 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,147 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 111.0 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Ford Flex has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.6 in)
  4. Length: Acura MDX is 5.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 196.2 in)
  5. Width: Ford Flex is 1.9 in narrower (75.9 in vs 77.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDXAcura MDX is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Acura MDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FlexFord Flex is narrower by 1.9 in
  • More ground clearanceFord FlexFord Flex has 0.3 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FlexAcura MDXDifference
Length201.8 in196.2 in5.6 in
Width75.9 in77.8 in1.9 in
Height68.0 in67.4 in0.6 in
Wheelbase117.9 in111.0 in6.9 in
Ground clearance5.9 in5.6 in0.3 in
Curb weight4,634 lb4,147 lb487 lb

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