Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Ford Explorer
- Length194.9 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.9 in shorter (194.9 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (68.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 239 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 239 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (68.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.9 in shorter (194.9 in vs 198.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 198.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 78.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 119.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 4,536 lb | 239 lb |
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