Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Ford Explorer
- Length191.4 in
- Height70.7 in – 72.4 in
- Wheelbase109.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,295 lb – 4,608 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 7.4 in shorter (191.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.4 in taller (71.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 9.9 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 259 lb heavier (4,452 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 9.9 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 259 lb heavier (4,452 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 7.4 in shorter (191.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.4 in taller (71.6 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 7.4 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
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.4 in | 198.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 70.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 119.1 in | 9.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,452 lb | 4,711 lb | 259 lb |
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