Toyota 4Runner vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Ford Explorer
- Length190.2 in – 191.3 in
- Height71.5 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in – 10.0 in
- Curb weight4,400 lb – 4,805 lb
- Width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 7.6 in shorter (190.8 in vs 198.3 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 1.5 in taller (71.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 70 lb heavier (4,603 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 7.6 in shorter (190.8 in vs 198.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 1.5 in taller (71.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 70 lb heavier (4,603 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 7.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner has 1.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.8 in | 198.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | — | — |
| Height | 71.5 in | 70.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 8.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,603 lb | 4,672 lb | 70 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.2 in – 191.3 in).
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