Toyota Highlander vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Acura MDX
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Acura MDX width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.2 in shorter (188.4 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in narrower (75.2 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 415 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,620 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 415 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,620 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in narrower (75.2 in vs 78.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.2 in shorter (188.4 in vs 191.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.3 in
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 191.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 78.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 68.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 4,620 lb | 415 lb |
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