Toyota 4Runner vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Ford Explorer
- Length189.0 in
- Height68.9 in – 71.6 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight4,025 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 0.5 in shorter (189.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in taller (70.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 33 lb heavier (4,238 lb vs 4,270 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in taller (70.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 33 lb heavier (4,238 lb vs 4,270 lb)
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 0.5 in shorter (189.0 in vs 189.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 189.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 71.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 113.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,238 lb | 4,270 lb | 33 lb |
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