Nissan Pathfinder vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Acura MDX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length197.0 in
  • Height70.9 in
  • Wheelbase114.2 in
  • Ground clearance7.1 in
  • Curb weight4,317 lb – 4,625 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.9 in
  • Acura MDX width78.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in shorter (197.0 in vs 198.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.8 in narrower (77.9 in vs 78.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.8 in taller (70.9 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 59 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 4,530 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.8 in taller (70.9 in vs 67.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura MDX is 59 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 4,530 lb)
  3. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.8 in narrower (77.9 in vs 78.7 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in shorter (197.0 in vs 198.4 in)
  5. 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 PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Acura MDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan PathfinderBased on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan PathfinderAcura MDXDifference
Length197.0 in198.4 in1.4 in
Width77.9 in78.7 in0.8 in
Height70.9 in67.1 in3.8 in
Wheelbase114.2 in113.8 in0.4 in
Ground clearance7.1 in
Curb weight4,471 lb4,530 lb59 lb

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