Ford Explorer vs Honda Odyssey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Odyssey
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Honda Odyssey width77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.5 in shorter (189.5 in vs 201.0 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 77.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (71.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 118.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 113 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 4,506 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 77.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.5 in shorter (189.5 in vs 201.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 118.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (71.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 113 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 4,506 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Odyssey
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Odyssey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 201.0 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 77.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 69.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 118.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,393 lb | 4,506 lb | 113 lb |
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