Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander: Size Comparison
The Ford Explorer is 3.9″10 cm longer, 2.9″7 cm wider and 1.8″5 cm taller than the Toyota Highlander (198.8″505 cm vs 194.9″495 cm long). (Explorer 2020–present vs Highlander 2020–present)
- Ford Explorer (2020–present)
- Toyota Highlander (2020–present)
Explorer · 198.8″505 cm69.9″178 cm
Highlander · 194.9″495 cm68.1″173 cmExplorer +3.9″10 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+3.9″10 cm
longer
Length · Explorer
+1.8″5 cm
taller
Height · Explorer
+6.9″18 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Explorer
| Dimensions | Explorer | Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8″505 cm | 194.9″495 cm | Highlander 3.9″10 cm shorter |
| Width | 78.9″200 cm | 76.0″193 cm | Highlander 2.9″7 cm narrower |
| Height | 69.9″178 cm | 68.1″173 cm | Highlander 1.8″5 cm lower |
| Wheelbase | 119.1″303 cm | 112.2″285 cm | Highlander 6.9″18 cm shorter |
| Ground clearance | 7.9″20 cm | 8.0″20 cm | same |
| Cargo space | 18.2 cu ft515 L | 16.0 cu ft453 L | Highlander 2.2 cu ft62 L less |
| Starting price | $38,465$38,465 | $46,270$46,270 | Highlander $7,805$7,805 more expensive |
| Horsepower (max) | 400 hp400 hp | 265 hp265 hp | Highlander 135 hp135 hp less |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Ford Explorer
Yes, it fits
40.7″103 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Toyota Highlander
Yes, it fits
42.6″108 cm to spare
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Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the Explorer or the Highlander?
- The Highlander: it's 3.9″10 cm shorter and 2.9″7 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the Explorer fits comfortably and the Highlander fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
- Which has more cargo space?
- The Explorer: 18.2 cu ft515 L vs 16.0 cu ft453 L behind the rear seats.
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