Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Honda Odyssey · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length201.2 in
  • Height68.5 in – 69.7 in
  • Wheelbase118.1 in
  • Curb weight4,211 lb – 4,288 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.6 in
  • Ford Explorer width70.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 15.4 in shorter (201.2 in vs 185.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in narrower (75.6 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Height: Honda Odyssey is 1.8 in taller (69.1 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 106.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 348 lb heavier (4,250 lb vs 3,902 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 106.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 348 lb heavier (4,250 lb vs 3,902 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 15.4 in shorter (201.2 in vs 185.8 in)
  4. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in narrower (75.6 in vs 70.2 in)
  5. Height: Honda Odyssey is 1.8 in taller (69.1 in vs 67.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 15.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Odyssey · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 5.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda OdysseyFord ExplorerDifference
Length201.2 in185.8 in15.4 in
Width75.6 in70.2 in5.4 in
Height69.1 in67.3 in1.8 in
Wheelbase118.1 in106.7 in11.4 in
Curb weight4,250 lb3,902 lb348 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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