Ford Expedition vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Toyota Highlander

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

Side view
  • Length206.5 in
  • Height77.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.0 in
  • Curb weight5,578 lb – 5,805 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.8 in
  • Toyota Highlander width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Highlander is 18.1 in shorter (206.5 in vs 188.4 in)
  • Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.6 in narrower (78.8 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 8.5 in taller (77.2 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,542 lb heavier (5,692 lb vs 4,150 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,542 lb heavier (5,692 lb vs 4,150 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Expedition is 8.5 in taller (77.2 in vs 68.7 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Highlander is 18.1 in shorter (206.5 in vs 188.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 109.8 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.6 in narrower (78.8 in vs 75.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 18.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExpeditionToyota HighlanderDifference
Length206.5 in188.4 in18.1 in
Width78.8 in75.2 in3.6 in
Height77.2 in68.7 in8.5 in
Wheelbase119.0 in109.8 in9.2 in
Curb weight5,692 lb4,150 lb1,542 lb

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