Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Odyssey · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length202.9 in
  • Height68.4 in
  • Wheelbase118.1 in
  • Ground clearance4.5 in
  • Curb weight4,396 lb – 4,581 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 4.6 in shorter (202.9 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in taller (68.4 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 112.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.6 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 184 lb heavier (4,489 lb vs 4,672 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.6 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 112.8 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 184 lb heavier (4,489 lb vs 4,672 lb)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 4.6 in shorter (202.9 in vs 198.3 in)
  5. Height: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in taller (68.4 in vs 70.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 4.6 in
  • More ground clearanceFord ExplorerFord Explorer has 3.6 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda OdysseyFord ExplorerDifference
Length202.9 in198.3 in4.6 in
Width79.2 in
Height68.4 in70.0 in1.6 in
Wheelbase118.1 in112.8 in5.3 in
Ground clearance4.5 in8.1 in3.6 in
Curb weight4,489 lb4,672 lb184 lb

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