Ford Explorer vs Toyota Land Cruiser Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota Land Cruiser

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Toyota Land Cruiser width77.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in shorter (193.4 in vs 194.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.6 in)
  • Height: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1.2 in taller (72.8 in vs 74.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1,104 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 5,690 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1,104 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 5,690 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 77.6 in)
  3. Height: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1.2 in taller (72.8 in vs 74.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 112.2 in)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in shorter (193.4 in vs 194.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 3.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerToyota Land CruiserDifference
Length193.4 in194.9 in1.5 in
Width73.7 in77.6 in3.9 in
Height72.8 in74.0 in1.2 in
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in1.5 in
Curb weight4,586 lb5,690 lb1,104 lb

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