Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Ford Explorer
- Length190.9 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.7 in
- Wheelbase109.2 in
- Curb weight4,310 lb – 4,590 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 2.5 in shorter (190.9 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in narrower (78.5 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (71.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 136 lb heavier (4,450 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in narrower (78.5 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 136 lb heavier (4,450 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 2.5 in shorter (190.9 in vs 193.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (71.8 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 193.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 71.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 113.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,450 lb | 4,586 lb | 136 lb |
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