Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota Highlander
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 7.2 in shorter (198.3 in vs 191.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 351 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,321 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 351 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,321 lb)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 7.2 in shorter (198.3 in vs 191.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 7.2 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 191.1 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | — | 75.8 in | — |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 109.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,321 lb | 351 lb |
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