Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Ford Explorer
- Length188.0 in
- Height70.6 in – 71.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,414 lb – 4,431 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.5 in shorter (188.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.2 in narrower (77.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (71.2 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Pilot is 30 lb heavier (4,423 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.2 in narrower (77.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 1.5 in shorter (188.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Pilot is 30 lb heavier (4,423 lb vs 4,393 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (71.2 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.0 in | 189.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 72.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 71.2 in | 71.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.8 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,423 lb | 4,393 lb | 30 lb |
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