Toyota Highlander vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · BMW X3
- Length192.5 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,134 lb – 4,508 lb
- Width75.8 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 6.5 in shorter (192.5 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.2 in narrower (75.8 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.1 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 166 lb heavier (4,321 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 166 lb heavier (4,321 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 6.5 in shorter (192.5 in vs 186.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.1 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.2 in narrower (75.8 in vs 74.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.5 in | 186.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 74.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,321 lb | 4,156 lb | 166 lb |
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