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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)
Ford Explorer (2020–present)Explorer · 198.8″505 cm69.9″178 cmToyota Highlander (2020–present)Highlander · 194.9″495 cm68.1″173 cmExplorer +3.9″10 cm longer

To 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

DimensionsExplorerHighlander
Length198.8″505 cm194.9″495 cm
Width78.9″200 cm76.0″193 cm
Height69.9″178 cm68.1″173 cm
Wheelbase119.1″303 cm112.2″285 cm
Ground clearance7.9″20 cm8.0″20 cm
Cargo space18.2 cu ft515 L16.0 cu ft453 L

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

45.1″115 cm to spare

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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