Ford Explorer vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota 4Runner
- Length180.8 in – 190.7 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase101.7 in – 111.6 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,128 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Toyota 4Runner width66.5 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 2.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 1.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 1.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 194 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 3,708 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 194 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 3,708 lb)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 1.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 1.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 68.4 in)
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 2.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota 4Runner — Based on length × width (Toyota 4Runner)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 183.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 68.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 68.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb | 3,708 lb | 194 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.8 in – 190.7 in).
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