Ford Explorer vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota 4Runner
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,731 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Toyota 4Runner width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 7.2 in shorter (197.1 in vs 189.9 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 0.8 in taller (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 42 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,603 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.5 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.8 in)
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 7.2 in shorter (197.1 in vs 189.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 109.8 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 0.8 in taller (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota 4Runner — Based on length × width (Toyota 4Runner)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 189.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | 4,603 lb | 42 lb |
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