Spec Sizes

Honda Ridgeline vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Ridgeline · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length206.8 in
  • Height70.3 in
  • Wheelbase122.0 in
  • Curb weight4,494 lb – 4,503 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.8 in
  • Ford Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 13.4 in shorter (206.8 in vs 193.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (70.3 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (122.0 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 75 lb heavier (4,499 lb vs 4,573 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (122.0 in vs 113.7 in)
  2. Length: Ford Explorer is 13.4 in shorter (206.8 in vs 193.4 in)
  3. Width: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 73.7 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (70.3 in vs 72.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 75 lb heavier (4,499 lb vs 4,573 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Ridgeline · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda RidgelineFord ExplorerDifference
Length206.8 in193.4 in13.4 in
Width77.8 in73.7 in4.1 in
Height70.3 in72.8 in2.5 in
Wheelbase122.0 in113.7 in8.3 in
Curb weight4,499 lb4,573 lb75 lb

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