Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Toyota Highlander
- Length189.9 in
- Height71.5 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in – 10.0 in
- Curb weight4,400 lb – 4,805 lb
- Width75.8 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in shorter (189.9 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.6 in narrower (75.8 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 2.8 in taller (71.5 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 398 lb heavier (4,603 lb vs 4,205 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 398 lb heavier (4,603 lb vs 4,205 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 2.8 in taller (71.5 in vs 68.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.6 in narrower (75.8 in vs 75.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in shorter (189.9 in vs 188.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.9 in | 188.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 75.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 68.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 8.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,603 lb | 4,205 lb | 398 lb |
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