Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Ford Explorer
- Length194.5 in
- Height69.8 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight4,054 lb – 4,317 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 3.8 in shorter (194.5 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in taller (69.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 487 lb heavier (4,186 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 487 lb heavier (4,186 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 3.8 in shorter (194.5 in vs 198.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.5 in | 198.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 78.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 70.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,186 lb | 4,672 lb | 487 lb |
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