Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 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
  • Ground clearance6.4 in
  • Curb weight4,299 lb – 4,376 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.3 in
  • Ford Explorer width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 11.7 in shorter (201.2 in vs 189.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (69.1 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 71 lb heavier (4,338 lb vs 4,267 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Explorer is 11.7 in shorter (201.2 in vs 189.5 in)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 72.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.8 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (69.1 in vs 71.4 in)
  5. Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 71 lb heavier (4,338 lb vs 4,267 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Odyssey · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 4.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda OdysseyFord ExplorerDifference
Length201.2 in189.5 in11.7 in
Width76.3 in72.1 in4.2 in
Height69.1 in71.4 in2.3 in
Wheelbase118.1 in113.8 in4.3 in
Ground clearance6.4 in
Curb weight4,338 lb4,267 lb71 lb

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