Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Pilot
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Honda Pilot width77.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.5 in shorter (189.5 in vs 188.0 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.8 in taller (71.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Pilot is 158 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 77.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Pilot is 158 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,428 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.8 in taller (71.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.5 in shorter (189.5 in vs 188.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Pilot
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Pilot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 188.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 77.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 70.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 4,428 lb | 158 lb |
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