Honda Crosstour vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Crosstour · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase110.1 in
  • Curb weight3,664 lb – 4,070 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.7 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Crosstour is 0.3 in shorter (196.8 in vs 197.1 in)
  • Width: Honda Crosstour is 4.2 in narrower (74.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in taller (65.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 112.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 777 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 4,644 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 777 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 4,644 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in taller (65.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  3. Width: Honda Crosstour is 4.2 in narrower (74.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 112.6 in)
  5. Length: Honda Crosstour is 0.3 in shorter (196.8 in vs 197.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CrosstourHonda Crosstour is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Crosstour · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CrosstourHonda Crosstour is narrower by 4.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CrosstourBased on length × width (Honda Crosstour)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CrosstourFord ExplorerDifference
Length196.8 in197.1 in0.3 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in4.2 in
Height65.7 in70.7 in5.0 in
Wheelbase110.1 in112.6 in2.5 in
Ground clearance8.0 in
Curb weight3,867 lb4,644 lb777 lb

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