Nissan Pathfinder vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Acura MDX
- Length198.5 in
- Height69.5 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,293 lb – 4,662 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Acura MDX width77.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.3 in shorter (198.5 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 in narrower (77.3 in vs 77.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.1 in taller (69.5 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Pathfinder has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 287 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,191 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Pathfinder has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 287 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,191 lb)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.1 in taller (69.5 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 111.0 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.3 in shorter (198.5 in vs 196.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder has 1.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.5 in | 196.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 77.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 69.5 in | 67.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 111.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 5.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lb | 4,191 lb | 287 lb |
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