Spec Sizes

Toyota 4Runner vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length189.9 in
  • Height71.5 in
  • Wheelbase109.8 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in – 10.0 in
  • Curb weight4,400 lb – 4,805 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.2 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota 4Runner is 7.2 in shorter (189.9 in vs 197.1 in)
  • Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.7 in narrower (75.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota 4Runner is 0.8 in taller (71.5 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.6 in)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 42 lb heavier (4,603 lb vs 4,645 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.0 in)
  2. Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.7 in narrower (75.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  3. Length: Toyota 4Runner is 7.2 in shorter (189.9 in vs 197.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.6 in)
  5. Height: Toyota 4Runner is 0.8 in taller (71.5 in vs 70.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is narrower by 3.7 in
  • More ground clearanceToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota 4Runner — Based on length × width (Toyota 4Runner)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota 4RunnerFord ExplorerDifference
Length189.9 in197.1 in7.2 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in3.7 in
Height71.5 in70.7 in0.8 in
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in2.8 in
Ground clearance9.5 in8.0 in1.5 in
Curb weight4,603 lb4,645 lb42 lb

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