Toyota Highlander vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Acura MDX
- Length184.4 in
- Height66.1 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase106.9 in
- Curb weight3,485 lb – 4,003 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Acura MDX width77.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.1 in shorter (184.4 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 5.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 77.0 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (67.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 588 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 4,332 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 588 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 4,332 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 5.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 77.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.1 in shorter (184.4 in vs 188.5 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.3 in taller (67.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 188.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 77.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 68.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,744 lb | 4,332 lb | 588 lb |
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