Spec Sizes

Honda Pilot vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Acura MDX

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

Side view
  • Length194.5 in
  • Height69.8 in
  • Wheelbase111.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight4,054 lb – 4,317 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.6 in
  • Acura MDX width78.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Pilot is 3.9 in shorter (194.5 in vs 198.4 in)
  • Width: Honda Pilot is 0.1 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.7 in)
  • Height: Honda Pilot is 2.7 in taller (69.8 in vs 67.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura MDX is 344 lb heavier (4,186 lb vs 4,530 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura MDX is 344 lb heavier (4,186 lb vs 4,530 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Pilot is 2.7 in taller (69.8 in vs 67.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.8 in)
  4. Length: Honda Pilot is 3.9 in shorter (194.5 in vs 198.4 in)
  5. Width: Honda Pilot is 0.1 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Acura MDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda PilotAcura MDXDifference
Length194.5 in198.4 in3.9 in
Width78.6 in78.7 in0.1 in
Height69.8 in67.1 in2.7 in
Wheelbase111.0 in113.8 in2.8 in
Ground clearance7.3 in——
Curb weight4,186 lb4,530 lb344 lb

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