Toyota Highlander vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Acura MDX
- Length194.9 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Acura MDX width77.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.3 in shorter (194.9 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 2.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 107 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,191 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 2.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 107 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,191 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 67.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 2.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 196.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 77.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 67.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 5.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 4,191 lb | 107 lb |
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