Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Ford Explorer
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 8.7 in shorter (188.4 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.7 in narrower (75.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 411 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,616 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 411 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,616 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.7 in narrower (75.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 8.7 in shorter (188.4 in vs 197.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 197.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 78.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 4,616 lb | 411 lb |
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