Toyota Highlander vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Toyota 4Runner
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.7 in – 68.3 in
- Wheelbase106.9 in
- Curb weight3,485 lb – 4,003 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Toyota 4Runner width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.6 in shorter (184.4 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.9 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 3.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 494 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 4,238 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 494 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 4,238 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 3.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 109.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.9 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.6 in shorter (184.4 in vs 189.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 189.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 70.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 109.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,744 lb | 4,238 lb | 494 lb |
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