Honda Passport vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Honda Passport · Ford Explorer
- Length177.4 in – 184.1 in
- Height68.5 in – 68.8 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,613 lb – 3,926 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Passport is 5.0 in shorter (180.8 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Honda Passport is 1.3 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 132 lb heavier (3,770 lb vs 3,902 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 132 lb heavier (3,770 lb vs 3,902 lb)
- Length: Honda Passport is 5.0 in shorter (180.8 in vs 185.8 in)
- Height: Honda Passport is 1.3 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Passport — Honda Passport is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Passport · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Passport — Based on length × width (Honda Passport)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Passport | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 185.8 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 67.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,770 lb | 3,902 lb | 132 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.4 in – 184.1 in).
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