Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Odyssey · Ford Explorer
- Length201.2 in
- Height68.5 in – 69.7 in
- Wheelbase118.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in
- Curb weight4,310 lb – 4,387 lb
- Width75.6 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 3.5 in narrower (75.6 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 4.7 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 79 lb heavier (4,349 lb vs 4,270 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.7 in shorter (201.2 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in narrower (75.6 in vs 72.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (69.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 79 lb heavier (4,349 lb vs 4,270 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Odyssey · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Odyssey | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.2 in | 189.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 75.6 in | 72.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 71.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 113.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,349 lb | 4,270 lb | 79 lb |
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