Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Odyssey · Ford Explorer
- Length201.0 in
- Height68.8 in – 70.0 in
- Wheelbase118.1 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,378 lb – 4,634 lb
- Width77.1 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.5 in shorter (201.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in narrower (77.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (69.4 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 113 lb heavier (4,506 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in narrower (77.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.5 in shorter (201.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 113 lb heavier (4,506 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Odyssey · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Odyssey | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.0 in | 189.5 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 72.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 71.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 113.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,506 lb | 4,393 lb | 113 lb |
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