Toyota Highlander vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Toyota 4Runner
- 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
- Toyota 4Runner width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in shorter (188.4 in vs 189.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.6 in narrower (75.2 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 2.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 398 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,603 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 398 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,603 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 2.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.6 in narrower (75.2 in vs 75.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in shorter (188.4 in vs 189.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 189.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 75.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 71.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 4,603 lb | 398 lb |
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