Nissan Pathfinder vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Acura MDX
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Acura MDX width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 3.6 in shorter (197.2 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.0 in taller (69.6 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 189 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,078 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 189 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,078 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.0 in taller (69.6 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 111.0 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 3.6 in shorter (197.2 in vs 193.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Acura MDX
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 0.3 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 | 193.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 77.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 67.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 111.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 7.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 4,078 lb | 189 lb |
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