Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Honda Odyssey Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Odyssey

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

Side view
  • Length189.5 in
  • Height71.4 in
  • Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
  • Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Honda Odyssey width75.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 11.7 in shorter (189.5 in vs 201.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 75.6 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (71.4 in vs 69.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 118.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 79 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,349 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Explorer is 11.7 in shorter (189.5 in vs 201.2 in)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 75.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 118.1 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (71.4 in vs 69.1 in)
  5. Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 79 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,349 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Odyssey
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 3.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerHonda OdysseyDifference
Length189.5 in201.2 in11.7 in
Width72.1 in75.6 in3.5 in
Height71.4 in69.1 in2.3 in
Wheelbase113.4 in118.1 in4.7 in
Ground clearance—6.4 in—
Curb weight4,270 lb4,349 lb79 lb

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