Nissan Pathfinder vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Acura MDX
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,149 lb – 4,471 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Acura MDX width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 5.6 in shorter (197.2 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.3 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in taller (69.6 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 310 lb heavier (4,310 lb vs 4,620 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 310 lb heavier (4,310 lb vs 4,620 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 5.6 in shorter (197.2 in vs 191.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in taller (69.6 in vs 68.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 191.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 78.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 68.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 108.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lb | 4,620 lb | 310 lb |
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