Toyota Highlander vs Porsche Cayenne Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Porsche Cayenne
- 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
- Porsche Cayenne width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.4 in shorter (188.4 in vs 190.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.1 in narrower (75.2 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Cayenne has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 114.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Porsche Cayenne has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Cayenne is 386 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Porsche Cayenne has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Cayenne is 386 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,591 lb)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Cayenne has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 114.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.1 in narrower (75.2 in vs 76.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Porsche Cayenne
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearancePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Porsche Cayenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 190.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 67.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 114.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 4,591 lb | 386 lb |
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