Ford Explorer vs Honda Odyssey Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Odyssey

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

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,440 lb – 4,706 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Honda Odyssey width77.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 7.6 in shorter (193.4 in vs 201.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in taller (72.8 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 57 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 4,517 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in taller (72.8 in vs 69.4 in)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.1 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 7.6 in shorter (193.4 in vs 201.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.1 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 57 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 4,517 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Odyssey
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerHonda OdysseyDifference
Length193.4 in201.0 in7.6 in
Width73.7 in77.1 in3.4 in
Height72.8 in69.4 in3.4 in
Wheelbase113.7 in118.1 in4.4 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight4,573 lb4,517 lb57 lb

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