Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota Highlander
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,432 lb – 4,882 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.0 in shorter (197.1 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 336 lb heavier (4,657 lb vs 4,321 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 336 lb heavier (4,657 lb vs 4,321 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.0 in shorter (197.1 in vs 191.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 191.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 68.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,657 lb | 4,321 lb | 336 lb |
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