Ford Ranger vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Toyota Highlander
- Length189.4 in – 203.6 in
- Height66.2 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.5 in – 125.9 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.3 in – 71.3 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 8.1 in shorter (196.5 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 4.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in taller (67.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 888 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,205 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 888 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,205 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 4.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 75.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 8.1 in shorter (196.5 in vs 188.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 4.9 in
- More ground clearanceFord Ranger — Ford Ranger has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 188.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 75.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 68.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 109.8 in | 8.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 4,205 lb | 888 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.4 in – 203.6 in).
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