Nissan Pathfinder vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Acura MDX
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,486 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Acura MDX width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.2 in shorter (197.2 in vs 198.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.5 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in taller (69.6 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 203 lb heavier (4,327 lb vs 4,530 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 203 lb heavier (4,327 lb vs 4,530 lb)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in taller (69.6 in vs 67.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.5 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.2 in shorter (197.2 in vs 198.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 113.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 198.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 78.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 67.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 113.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,327 lb | 4,530 lb | 203 lb |
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