GMC Acadia vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Toyota Highlander

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

Side view
  • Length200.7 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,722 lb – 4,936 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.2 in
  • Toyota Highlander width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Highlander is 12.3 in shorter (200.7 in vs 188.4 in)
  • Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.0 in narrower (78.2 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 4.1 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 679 lb heavier (4,829 lb vs 4,150 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 679 lb heavier (4,829 lb vs 4,150 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 109.8 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Highlander is 12.3 in shorter (200.7 in vs 188.4 in)
  4. Height: GMC Acadia is 4.1 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.7 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.0 in narrower (78.2 in vs 75.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota HighlanderToyota Highlander is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota HighlanderToyota Highlander is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota HighlanderBased on length × width (Toyota Highlander)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC AcadiaToyota HighlanderDifference
Length200.7 in188.4 in12.3 in
Width78.2 in75.2 in3.0 in
Height72.8 in68.7 in4.1 in
Wheelbase118.9 in109.8 in9.1 in
Curb weight4,829 lb4,150 lb679 lb

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