Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Pilot
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Honda Pilot width77.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 5.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 188.0 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.8 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (72.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 192 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.8 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 192 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,394 lb)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 5.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 188.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (72.8 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Pilot
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 3.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Pilot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 188.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 77.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 4,394 lb | 192 lb |
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