Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota Highlander
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Toyota Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.1 in shorter (189.5 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (71.4 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 526 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 3,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 526 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 3,744 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (71.4 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.1 in shorter (189.5 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 184.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 67.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 3,744 lb | 526 lb |
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