Toyota 4Runner vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Ford Explorer
- Length189.2 in
- Height69.3 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight4,045 lb – 4,530 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 4.2 in shorter (189.2 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (70.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 299 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 299 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (70.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.7 in)
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 4.2 in shorter (189.2 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 193.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 72.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 113.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lb | 4,586 lb | 299 lb |
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