Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Pilot
- 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 Pilot width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 5.7 in shorter (197.1 in vs 191.4 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.1 in taller (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 109.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 193 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,452 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 193 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,452 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 109.2 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 5.7 in shorter (197.1 in vs 191.4 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.1 in taller (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Pilot
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Pilot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 191.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 71.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | 4,452 lb | 193 lb |
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