Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Ford Explorer
- Length188.0 in
- Height70.1 in – 71.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,264 lb – 4,524 lb
- Width76.5 in – 77.5 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 5.4 in shorter (188.0 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in narrower (77.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.9 in taller (70.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 179 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in narrower (77.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 179 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,573 lb)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 5.4 in shorter (188.0 in vs 193.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.9 in taller (70.9 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.0 in | 193.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 77.0 in | 73.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 72.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb | 4,573 lb | 179 lb |
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