Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Ford Explorer
- Length184.6 in
- Height67.9 in – 68.3 in
- Wheelbase106.9 in
- Curb weight3,520 lb – 3,935 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 8.8 in shorter (184.6 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.8 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 846 lb heavier (3,728 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 846 lb heavier (3,728 lb vs 4,573 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 113.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 8.8 in shorter (184.6 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.8 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.6 in | 193.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 72.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,728 lb | 4,573 lb | 846 lb |
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