Ford Explorer vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota 4Runner

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

Side view
  • Length189.5 in
  • Height71.4 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Toyota 4Runner width73.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in taller (71.4 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 118 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 4,275 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 118 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 4,275 lb)
  3. Width: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.8 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in taller (71.4 in vs 70.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerToyota 4RunnerDifference
Length189.5 in189.5 in0.0 in
Width72.1 in73.8 in1.7 in
Height71.4 in70.3 in1.2 in
Wheelbase113.8 in109.8 in4.0 in
Curb weight4,393 lb4,275 lb118 lb

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