GMC Acadia vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Acura MDX

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

Side view
  • Length200.8 in
  • Height70.4 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,850 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • Acura MDX width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura MDX is 9.2 in shorter (200.8 in vs 191.6 in)
  • Width: Acura MDX is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 2.2 in taller (70.4 in vs 68.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 108.3 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 134 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,620 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 108.3 in)
  2. Length: Acura MDX is 9.2 in shorter (200.8 in vs 191.6 in)
  3. Height: GMC Acadia is 2.2 in taller (70.4 in vs 68.2 in)
  4. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 134 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,620 lb)
  5. Width: Acura MDX is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDXAcura MDX is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Acura MDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDXAcura MDX is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDXBased on length × width (Acura MDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC AcadiaAcura MDXDifference
Length200.8 in191.6 in9.2 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in0.4 in
Height70.4 in68.2 in2.2 in
Wheelbase118.9 in108.3 in10.6 in
Ground clearance8.2 in
Curb weight4,753 lb4,620 lb134 lb

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