Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Ford Explorer
- Length196.5 in
- Height70.6 in – 71.2 in
- Wheelbase110.9 in – 111.0 in
- Curb weight4,030 lb – 4,321 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 2.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 0.7 in taller (70.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 119.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 535 lb heavier (4,176 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 535 lb heavier (4,176 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 119.1 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 2.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 198.8 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 0.7 in taller (70.9 in vs 70.2 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 2.3 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
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 198.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 78.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 119.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,176 lb | 4,711 lb | 535 lb |
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