Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Odyssey · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length202.1 in
  • Height68.8 in – 70.0 in
  • Wheelbase118.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight4,385 lb – 4,639 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.1 in
  • Ford Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 8.7 in shorter (202.1 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 74 lb heavier (4,512 lb vs 4,586 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 8.7 in shorter (202.1 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 74 lb heavier (4,512 lb vs 4,586 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 8.7 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
Length202.1 in193.4 in8.7 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 weight4,512 lb4,586 lb74 lb

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