Ford Explorer vs Honda Odyssey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Odyssey
- Length193.4 in
- Height71.9 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Honda Odyssey width77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.7 in shorter (193.4 in vs 202.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (71.9 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 73 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,514 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.7 in shorter (193.4 in vs 202.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (71.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 73 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,514 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Odyssey
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Odyssey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 202.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 77.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 69.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 118.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 4,514 lb | 73 lb |
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