Ford Explorer vs Honda Odyssey Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Odyssey

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.8 in – 190.7 in
  • Height67.0 in – 67.7 in
  • Wheelbase101.7 in – 111.6 in
  • Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,128 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • Honda Odyssey width75.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 15.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 201.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 75.6 in)
  • Height: Honda Odyssey is 1.8 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 118.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 348 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 4,250 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 118.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 348 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 4,250 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 15.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 201.2 in)
  4. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 75.6 in)
  5. Height: Honda Odyssey is 1.8 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 15.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Odyssey
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 5.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerHonda OdysseyDifference
Length185.8 in201.2 in15.4 in
Width70.2 in75.6 in5.4 in
Height67.3 in69.1 in1.8 in
Wheelbase106.7 in118.1 in11.4 in
Curb weight3,902 lb4,250 lb348 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.8 in – 190.7 in).

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