Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Odyssey · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length201.0 in
  • Height68.8 in – 70.0 in
  • Wheelbase118.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight4,378 lb – 4,655 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.1 in
  • Ford Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 7.6 in shorter (201.0 in vs 193.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in narrower (77.1 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in taller (69.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 57 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,573 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in taller (69.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in narrower (77.1 in vs 73.7 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 7.6 in shorter (201.0 in vs 193.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.7 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 57 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,573 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Odyssey · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda OdysseyFord ExplorerDifference
Length201.0 in193.4 in7.6 in
Width77.1 in73.7 in3.4 in
Height69.4 in72.8 in3.4 in
Wheelbase118.1 in113.7 in4.4 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight4,517 lb4,573 lb57 lb

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