MDX

Acura MDX Specs

The Acura MDX measures 198.4″ long and weighs 4,621 lb in its latest generation. Across 4 generations since 2001 it grew 9.8″ and gained 229 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 2001–2026 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Acura MDX is 198.4″ long, 78.7″ wide, on a 113.8″ wheelbase, weighing 4,621 lb. Since 2001 it has grown 5% in length and gained 5% in weight. At 16.5 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Acura MDX generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Acura MDX dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2001–2006188.6″77.2″71.3″106.3″4,392 lb
2007–2013190.6″78.3″68.1″108.3″4,550 lb
2014–2021193.7″77.2″67.3″111″4,343 lb
2022–2026198.4″78.7″66.9″113.8″4,621 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2001 to today the MDX gained 9.8″ of length (5%) and 229 lb of weight (5%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

MDX year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 26 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Acura MDX dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026198.4″78.7″113.8″4,621 lb2
2025198.4″78.7″113.8″4,621 lb2
2024198.4″78.7″113.8″4,621 lb2
2023198.4″78.7″113.8″4,621 lb2
2022198.4″78.7″113.8″4,621 lb2
2021196.1″77.2″111″4,277 lb1
2020196.1″77.2″111″4,277 lb1
2019196.1″77.2″111″4,343 lb1
2018196.1″77.2″111″4,343 lb1
2017196.1″77.2″111″4,343 lb1
2016193.7″77.2″111″4,343 lb1
2015193.7″77.2″111″4,343 lb1
2014193.7″77.2″111″4,343 lb1
2013190.9″78.3″108.3″4,577 lb1
2012190.9″78.3″108.3″4,550 lb1
2011190.9″78.3″108.3″4,550 lb1
2010190.9″78.3″108.3″4,550 lb1
2009190.6″78.3″108.3″4,550 lb1
2008190.6″78.3″108.3″4,550 lb1
2007190.6″78.3″108.3″4,550 lb1
2006188.2″77.2″106.3″4,392 lb1
2005188.2″77.2″106.3″4,392 lb1
2004188.2″77.2″106.3″4,392 lb1
2003188.2″77.2″106.3″4,392 lb1
2002188.2″77.2″106.3″4,392 lb1
2001188.6″77.2″106.3″4,392 lb1
ROWS 26·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a MDX fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Acura MDX — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 767 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Acura MDX against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width78.7″74″+4.7″
Wheelbase113.8″114.6″-0.8″
Curb weight4,621 lb4,167 lb454 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Acura MDX?

198.4″ (16′ 6″) in its current generation, 78.7″ wide and 66.9″ tall.

How much does a Acura MDX weigh?

4,621 lb at the kerb, which is 5% more than the first generation we hold from 2001.

Will a MDX fit in a garage?

At 16.5 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the MDX got bigger over the years?

Yes — 9.8″ longer and 229 lb heavier since 2001, across 4 generations. Weight grew 5%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.