Ford Explorer vs Toyota Land Cruiser Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Toyota Land Cruiser
- 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 Land Cruiser width77.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Land Cruiser is 3.4 in shorter (198.3 in vs 194.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Land Cruiser is 4.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Land Cruiser has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1,143 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 5,815 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1,143 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 5,815 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Land Cruiser has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Land Cruiser is 4.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 74.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Land Cruiser is 3.4 in shorter (198.3 in vs 194.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Land Cruiser — Toyota Land Cruiser is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Toyota Land Cruiser
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Land Cruiser — Toyota Land Cruiser is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Land Cruiser — Toyota Land Cruiser has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Land Cruiser — Based on length × width (Toyota Land Cruiser)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota Land Cruiser | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 194.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 77.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 74.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 112.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 9.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 5,815 lb | 1,143 lb |
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