Toyota Highlander Specs

Since 2001 the Highlander has grown 10.2″ in length and gained 688 lb: weight rose 19%, length only 6%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 2001–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Toyota Highlander is 194.9″ long, 76″ wide and 68.1″ tall on a 112.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,370 lb. At 16.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Toyota Highlander generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2008: the new car was 4.0″ longer and 734 lb heavier than the 2001–2007 one. The current car, sold since 2020, is 3.6″ longer and 55 lb lighter than the 2014–2019 one.

FIG.01·Toyota Highlander dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2001–2007184.6″72″68.9″107.1″3,682 lb
2008–2013188.6″75.2″69.3″109.8″4,416 lb
2014–2019191.3″76″68.1″109.8″4,486 lb
2020–2026194.9″76″68.1″112.2″4,431 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Highlander year by year

FIG.02·Toyota Highlander dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026194.9″76″112.2″4,370 lb5
2025194.9″76″112.2″4,370 lb5
2024194.9″76″112.2″4,370 lb5
2023194.9″76″112.2″4,370 lb5
2022194.9″76″112.2″4,370 lb5
2021194.9″76″112.2″4,370 lb5
2020194.9″76″112.2″4,370 lb5
2019192.5″76″109.8″4,568 lb3
2018192.5″76″109.8″4,568 lb3
2017192.5″76″109.8″4,568 lb3
2016191.3″76″109.8″4,519 lb3
2015191.3″76″109.8″4,475 lb3
2014191.3″76″109.8″4,530 lb3
2013188.6″75.2″109.8″4,248 lb4
2012188.6″75.2″109.8″4,248 lb4
2011188.6″75.2″109.8″4,248 lb4
2010188.6″71.3″109.8″4,414 lb4
2009188.6″75.2″109.8″4,414 lb4
2008188.6″75.2″109.8″4,414 lb4
2007185″72″107.1″3,909 lb2
2006185″72″107.1″3,909 lb2
2005184.6″72″107.1″3,682 lb3
2004184.6″72″107.1″3,682 lb2
2003184.6″72″107.1″3,682 lb2
2002184.6″72″107.1″3,682 lb2
2001184.6″72″107.1″3,682 lb2
ROWS 26·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Highlander on the used market

In 3,733 Highlander listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2013 car is the most common: 1,090 of them (29%), at an average asking price of $9,226. The current 2020–2026 car averages $33,742. ForCar visitors have decoded 575 Highlander VINs; the most checked model years are 2019, 2021 and 2022.

FIG.05·Toyota Highlander generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2020–202657115%$33,74263,850 mi
2014–20191,07429%$18,879122,974 mi
2008–20131,09029%$9,226164,900 mi
2001–200799727%$4,864180,044 mi
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Highlander fit

FIG.02·Toyota Highlander — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.3 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Toyota Highlander against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 943 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width76″73.6″+2.4″
Wheelbase112.2″112.6″−0.4″
Curb weight4,370 lb4,041 lb+329 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Highlander against its rivals

Next to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer and Hyundai Palisade, the Highlander is the narrowest of the four.

FIG.04·Toyota Highlander against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Toyota Highlander (this car)2026194.9″76″4,370 lb
Jeep Grand Cherokee2026193.3″77.6″5,007 lb
Ford Explorer2026198.8″78.7″4,713 lb
Hyundai Palisade2025196.5″78″4,231 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Highlander bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Highlander are the same size and weight.

Which Highlander years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2008, 2014 and 2020. Model years inside each range, such as 2020–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Highlander or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.6″ shorter and 637 lb heavier than the 2026 Highlander.

How much does a used Highlander cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,864 for the 2001–2007 car to $33,742 for the 2020–2026 one, across 3,733 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 26 Highlander model years, 2001 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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