Ford Explorer vs Honda Crosstour Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Crosstour
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,731 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Honda Crosstour width74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Crosstour is 0.3 in shorter (197.1 in vs 196.8 in)
- Width: Honda Crosstour is 4.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in taller (70.7 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 110.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 777 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 3,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 777 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 3,867 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in taller (70.7 in vs 65.7 in)
- Width: Honda Crosstour is 4.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 110.1 in)
- Length: Honda Crosstour is 0.3 in shorter (197.1 in vs 196.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Crosstour — Honda Crosstour is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Crosstour
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Crosstour — Honda Crosstour is narrower by 4.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Crosstour — Based on length × width (Honda Crosstour)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Crosstour | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 196.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 65.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | 3,867 lb | 777 lb |
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