Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Toyota Highlander
- Length183.3 in
- Height67.5 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,975 lb
- Width66.5 in – 70.9 in
- Toyota Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 1.1 in shorter (183.3 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.2 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 1.0 in taller (68.4 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 44 lb heavier (3,788 lb vs 3,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.2 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.9 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 1.0 in taller (68.4 in vs 67.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 44 lb heavier (3,788 lb vs 3,744 lb)
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 1.1 in shorter (183.3 in vs 184.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota 4Runner — Based on length × width (Toyota 4Runner)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 184.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 71.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 67.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,788 lb | 3,744 lb | 44 lb |
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