Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Pilot
- Length198.8 in
- Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Honda Pilot width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 2.3 in shorter (198.8 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 0.5 in taller (70.1 in vs 70.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 359 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,178 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 359 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,178 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 111.0 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 2.3 in shorter (198.8 in vs 196.5 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 0.5 in taller (70.1 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 2.3 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
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Pilot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 196.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 70.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 111.0 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 4,178 lb | 359 lb |
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