Honda Ridgeline vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Honda Ridgeline · Ford Explorer
- Length210.0 in
- Height70.2 in – 70.8 in
- Wheelbase125.2 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.9 in
- Curb weight4,242 lb – 4,515 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.7 in shorter (210.0 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Honda Ridgeline is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Honda Ridgeline is 0.5 in taller (70.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (125.2 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 294 lb heavier (4,379 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (125.2 in vs 112.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 294 lb heavier (4,379 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.7 in shorter (210.0 in vs 198.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Honda Ridgeline is 0.5 in taller (70.5 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Ridgeline · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Ridgeline — Honda Ridgeline is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Ridgeline | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.0 in | 198.3 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 78.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.5 in | 70.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 125.2 in | 112.8 in | 12.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,379 lb | 4,672 lb | 294 lb |
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