Ford Explorer vs Honda Odyssey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Odyssey
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,731 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Honda Odyssey width79.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.8 in shorter (197.1 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 196 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,449 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 196 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,449 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.4 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.8 in shorter (197.1 in vs 202.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Odyssey
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Odyssey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 202.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 68.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 118.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 6.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | 4,449 lb | 196 lb |
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