Toyota Land Cruiser vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Toyota Land Cruiser · Ford Explorer
- Length194.9 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.9 in
- Curb weight5,715 lb – 5,815 lb
- Width78.0 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Land Cruiser is 3.9 in shorter (194.9 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Land Cruiser is 0.9 in narrower (78.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Land Cruiser is 3.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Land Cruiser has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1,055 lb heavier (5,765 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Land Cruiser is 1,055 lb heavier (5,765 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Land Cruiser has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Land Cruiser is 3.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Land Cruiser is 3.9 in shorter (194.9 in vs 198.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Land Cruiser — Toyota Land Cruiser is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Land Cruiser · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Land Cruiser — Toyota Land Cruiser is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Land Cruiser — Toyota Land Cruiser has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Land Cruiser — Based on length × width (Toyota Land Cruiser)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Land Cruiser | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 198.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 78.0 in | 78.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 70.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 119.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 8.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 5,765 lb | 4,711 lb | 1,055 lb |
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