Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota Highlander
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Toyota Highlander width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.2 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.9 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 375 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 375 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,298 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.9 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.2 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 112.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 196.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 112.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,298 lb | 375 lb |
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