Honda Odyssey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Odyssey · Ford Explorer
- Length205.2 in
- Height68.3 in – 69.6 in
- Wheelbase118.1 in
- Ground clearance4.5 in
- Curb weight4,398 lb – 4,603 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.4 in shorter (205.2 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Honda Odyssey is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (68.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.7 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 36 lb heavier (4,501 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.7 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.4 in shorter (205.2 in vs 198.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (68.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (118.1 in vs 119.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 36 lb heavier (4,501 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Odyssey · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Odyssey — Honda Odyssey is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 3.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Odyssey | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.2 in | 198.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 119.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 8.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,501 lb | 4,536 lb | 36 lb |
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