Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Pilot
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Honda Pilot width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.8 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 0.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 497 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 497 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,176 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 111.0 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 0.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.8 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Pilot
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Pilot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 196.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 111.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,176 lb | 497 lb |
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