Honda Pilot vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Acura MDX
- Length196.5 in
- Height70.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight4,036 lb – 4,319 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Acura MDX width77.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 0.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 0.9 in narrower (78.6 in vs 77.7 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.2 in taller (70.6 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda Pilot has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 14 lb heavier (4,178 lb vs 4,191 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Pilot has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 5.6 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.2 in taller (70.6 in vs 67.4 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 0.9 in narrower (78.6 in vs 77.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 14 lb heavier (4,178 lb vs 4,191 lb)
- Length: Acura MDX is 0.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 196.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 196.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 77.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 70.6 in | 67.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 5.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,178 lb | 4,191 lb | 14 lb |
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