Toyota Highlander vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Toyota 4Runner
- Length194.9 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Toyota 4Runner width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 4.2 in shorter (194.9 in vs 190.8 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 0.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 3.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 305 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,603 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 305 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,603 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 3.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 4.2 in shorter (194.9 in vs 190.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota 4Runner — Based on length × width (Toyota 4Runner)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 190.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 75.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 71.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 4,603 lb | 305 lb |
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