Honda Ridgeline vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Ridgeline · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length210.2 in
  • Height70.8 in
  • Wheelbase125.2 in
  • Curb weight4,436 lb – 4,510 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.6 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 11.4 in shorter (210.2 in vs 198.8 in)
  • Width: Honda Ridgeline is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Honda Ridgeline is 0.6 in taller (70.8 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (125.2 in vs 119.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 63 lb heavier (4,473 lb vs 4,536 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Explorer is 11.4 in shorter (210.2 in vs 198.8 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Honda Ridgeline has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (125.2 in vs 119.1 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 63 lb heavier (4,473 lb vs 4,536 lb)
  4. Height: Honda Ridgeline is 0.6 in taller (70.8 in vs 70.2 in)
  5. Width: Honda Ridgeline is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Ridgeline · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda RidgelineHonda Ridgeline is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda RidgelineFord ExplorerDifference
Length210.2 in198.8 in11.4 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in0.3 in
Height70.8 in70.2 in0.6 in
Wheelbase125.2 in119.1 in6.1 in
Ground clearance8.2 in
Curb weight4,473 lb4,536 lb63 lb

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