Toyota Highlander vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · BMW X3
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.4 in shorter (188.4 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.1 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in taller (68.7 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 38 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in taller (68.7 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.4 in shorter (188.4 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.1 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 38 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 110.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 183.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 65.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 4,167 lb | 38 lb |
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