Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 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 weight4,387 lb – 4,640 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 2.5 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 33 lb heavier (4,514 lb vs 4,546 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in narrower (77.1 in vs 73.7 in)
  2. Length: Ford Explorer is 8.7 in shorter (202.1 in vs 193.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 113.7 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.9 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 33 lb heavier (4,514 lb vs 4,546 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 in71.9 in2.5 in
Wheelbase118.1 in113.7 in4.4 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight4,514 lb4,546 lb33 lb

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