Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Ford Explorer
- Length184.4 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase106.9 in
- Curb weight3,485 lb – 3,880 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.3 in shorter (184.4 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 111.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 312 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 312 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 111.6 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.3 in shorter (184.4 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 190.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 111.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,683 lb | 3,995 lb | 312 lb |
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