Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Ford Explorer
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.7 in – 68.3 in
- Wheelbase106.9 in
- Curb weight3,485 lb – 4,003 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.1 in shorter (184.4 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (67.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 526 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 4,270 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 526 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 4,270 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (67.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 113.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.1 in shorter (184.4 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 189.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 71.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,744 lb | 4,270 lb | 526 lb |
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