Honda Ridgeline vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Ridgeline · Ford Explorer
- Length206.8 in
- Height70.3 in – 71.2 in
- Wheelbase122.0 in
- Curb weight4,491 lb – 4,537 lb
- 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 2.0 in taller (70.8 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 72 lb heavier (4,514 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (122.0 in vs 113.7 in)
- 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 2.0 in taller (70.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 72 lb heavier (4,514 lb vs 4,586 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
| Spec | Honda Ridgeline | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.8 in | 193.4 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 73.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 72.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in | 113.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,514 lb | 4,586 lb | 72 lb |
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