Honda Ridgeline vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Honda Ridgeline · Ford Explorer
- Length206.9 in
- Height70.3 in – 71.2 in
- Wheelbase122.0 in
- Curb weight4,491 lb – 4,563 lb
- Width77.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.8 in shorter (206.9 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Honda Ridgeline is 1.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (122.0 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 89 lb heavier (4,527 lb vs 4,616 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (122.0 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.8 in shorter (206.9 in vs 197.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 89 lb heavier (4,527 lb vs 4,616 lb)
- Width: Honda Ridgeline is 1.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Ridgeline · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Ridgeline — Honda Ridgeline is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Ridgeline | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.9 in | 197.1 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 78.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in | 112.6 in | 9.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,527 lb | 4,616 lb | 89 lb |
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