Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Ford Explorer
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight3,979 lb – 4,321 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.0 in shorter (188.4 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.2 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 436 lb heavier (4,150 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 436 lb heavier (4,150 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.2 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.0 in shorter (188.4 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 193.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 71.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 113.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,150 lb | 4,586 lb | 436 lb |
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