Honda Pilot vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 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 width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.9 in shorter (196.5 in vs 198.4 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.1 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.5 in taller (70.6 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 352 lb heavier (4,178 lb vs 4,530 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 352 lb heavier (4,178 lb vs 4,530 lb)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.5 in taller (70.6 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.8 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.9 in shorter (196.5 in vs 198.4 in)
- 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 1.9 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
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 198.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 78.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 70.6 in | 67.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 113.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,178 lb | 4,530 lb | 352 lb |
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