Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Ford Explorer
- Length190.9 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.7 in
- Wheelbase109.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,310 lb – 4,608 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 6.2 in shorter (190.9 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.1 in taller (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 186 lb heavier (4,459 lb vs 4,645 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 186 lb heavier (4,459 lb vs 4,645 lb)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 6.2 in shorter (190.9 in vs 197.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.1 in taller (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 197.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 70.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 112.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,459 lb | 4,645 lb | 186 lb |
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