Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Toyota Highlander
- Length189.2 in
- Height69.3 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight4,045 lb – 4,530 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Toyota Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.6 in shorter (189.2 in vs 184.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in narrower (75.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 2.2 in taller (70.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 560 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 3,728 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 560 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 3,728 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in narrower (75.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 2.2 in taller (70.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.6 in shorter (189.2 in vs 184.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 184.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 68.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lb | 3,728 lb | 560 lb |
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