Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota Highlander
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.0 in shorter (193.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 436 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 436 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,150 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.0 in shorter (193.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 75.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 188.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 4,150 lb | 436 lb |
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