2025 model year · Body-on-frame SUVs

Ford Expedition vs Toyota 4Runner

The Expedition tows 9,600 lb, the 4Runner 6,000 lb. Ground clearance reaches 8.8 in on the Expedition and 10.1 in on the 4Runner. Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner side by side, 2025 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2025 Ford Expedition (Expedition 5th gen, 2025–present) and 2025 Toyota 4Runner (4Runner 6th gen, 2025–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (4Runner 2026) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.

Max towing: 9,600 lb vs 6,000 lb
Ground clearance: 8.8 in vs 10.1 in
Curb weight: 5,794 lb vs 5,500 lb

01 / Verdict

Expedition or 4Runner: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Expedition tows 9,600 lb, the 4Runner 6,000 lb. Ford’s documents disagree about a towing figure, so no leader is named.
Ground clearance and angles: The Expedition has 8.8 in of ground clearance, the 4Runner 10.1 in. The 4Runner leads by 1.3 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Expedition 21.5°, 4Runner 33.0°; breakover angle Expedition 19.3°, 4Runner 24.0°; departure angle Expedition 23.5°, 4Runner 24.0°.
Dimensions: Length: Expedition 209.9–221.7 in, 4Runner 194.9 in; width: Expedition 80.0 in, 4Runner 77.9–79.9 in; height: Expedition 78.0–78.1 in, 4Runner 72.6–75.5 in; wheelbase: Expedition 122.5–131.5 in, 4Runner 112.2 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Expedition 5,404–5,794 lb, 4Runner 4,455–5,500 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Expedition: P265/70R18, P275/60R20, P275/70R18. 4Runner: 245/70R18, 265/55R20, 265/70R18.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Expedition 23.2–27.8 gal, 4Runner 19.0 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2025 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner: towing and gcwr
Figure	Ford Expedition2025	Toyota 4Runner2025	Leads
Max towing	6,100–9,600 lb^{documents disagree †}^{source 1}^{source 2}	6,000 lb^{source 3}	documents disagree
GCWR	12,000–15,900 lb^{source 2}	not in our data	no maker figure for one

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner: payload and gvwr
Figure	Ford Expedition2025	Toyota 4Runner2025	Leads
GVWR	not in our data	6,005–6,505 lb^{source 3}12 of 16 configs

No maker figure for the Expedition in this group in our data, so it names no leader. “Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Ford Expedition2025	Toyota 4Runner2025	Leads
Ground clearance	8.7–8.8 in^{source 1}10 of 11 configs	8.1–10.1 in^{source 3}	4Runner +1.3 in
Approach angle	21.1–21.5°^{source 1}10 of 11 configs	18.0–33.0°^{source 3}	4Runner +11.5°
Breakover angle	18.3–19.3°^{source 1}10 of 11 configs	23.0–24.0°^{source 3}	4Runner +4.7°
Departure angle	22.3–23.5°^{source 1}10 of 11 configs	22.0–24.0°^{source 3}	4Runner +0.5°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner: dimensions
Figure	Ford Expedition2025	Toyota 4Runner2025	Leads
Length	209.9–221.7 in^{source 1}10 of 11 configs	194.9 in^{source 3}	Expedition +26.8 in at the top
Width	80.0 in^{source 1}10 of 11 configs	77.9–79.9 in^{source 3}	Expedition +0.1 in at the top
Height	78.0–78.1 in^{source 1}10 of 11 configs	72.6–75.5 in^{source 3}	Expedition +2.6 in at the top
Wheelbase	122.5–131.5 in^{source 1}10 of 11 configs	112.2 in^{source 3}	Expedition +19.3 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner: curb weight
Figure	Ford Expedition2025	Toyota 4Runner2025	Leads
Curb weight	5,404–5,794 lb^{source 1}4 of 11 configs	4,455–5,500 lb^{source 3}12 of 16 configs	Expedition +294 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner: tires
Figure	Ford Expedition2025	Toyota 4Runner2025	Leads
Factory tire sizes	P265/70R18, P275/60R20, P275/70R18^{source 1}	245/70R18, 265/55R20, 265/70R18^{source 3}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner: fuel tank
Figure	Ford Expedition2025	Toyota 4Runner2025	Leads
Fuel tank	23.2–27.8 gal^{source 1}	19.0 gal^{source 3}	Expedition +8.8 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 12, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Expedition: 2025 Active 4x4
Toyota 4Runner: 2025 SR5 4x4

Ford Expedition and Toyota 4Runner, closest matching configurations
Figure	Expedition	4Runner	Leads
Max towing	9,600 lb^{source 2}	6,000 lb^{source 3}	Expedition +3,600 lb
GCWR	15,900 lb^{source 2}	not in our data	no maker figure for one
GVWR	not in our data	6,075 lb^{source 3}
Ground clearance	8.7 in^{source 1}	8.1 in^{source 3}	Expedition +0.6 in
Approach angle	21.1°^{source 1}	18.0°^{source 3}	Expedition +3.1°
Breakover angle	19.3°^{source 1}	23.0°^{source 3}	4Runner +3.7°
Departure angle	23.5°^{source 1}	22.0°^{source 3}	Expedition +1.5°
Curb weight	5,668 lb^{source 1}	4,685 lb^{source 3}	Expedition +983 lb
Length	209.9 in^{source 1}	194.9 in^{source 3}	Expedition +15.0 in
Wheelbase	122.5 in^{source 1}	112.2 in^{source 3}	Expedition +10.3 in
Factory tire sizes	P265/70R18^{source 1}	245/70R18^{source 3}
Fuel tank	23.2 gal^{source 1}	19.0 gal^{source 3}	Expedition +4.2 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim with four-wheel drive (four doors where the data splits by body), with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Expedition

Max towing 9,600 lb: Active 4x4
Ground clearance 8.8 in: Active MAX 4x2
Approach angle 21.5°: Active MAX 4x2
Breakover angle 19.3°: Active 4x2
Departure angle 23.5°: Active 4x2

Toyota 4Runner

Max towing 6,000 lb: SR5 4x2
Ground clearance 10.1 in: Trailhunter 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Approach angle 33.0°: Trailhunter 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Breakover angle 24.0°: TRD Sport 4x2
Departure angle 24.0°: TRD Off-Road 4x4

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Ford Expedition 5th gen (2025–present): every configuration and spec

Toyota 4Runner 6th gen (2025–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Expedition or the 4Runner?

The Expedition tows 9,600 lb, the 4Runner 6,000 lb. Ford’s documents disagree about a towing figure, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Expedition or the 4Runner?

The Expedition has 8.8 in of ground clearance, the 4Runner 10.1 in. The 4Runner leads by 1.3 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Expedition and the 4Runner compare in size?

Length: Expedition 209.9–221.7 in, 4Runner 194.9 in; wheelbase: Expedition 122.5–131.5 in, 4Runner 112.2 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Ford Expedition vs Toyota 4Runner

Towing and GCWR

Payload and GVWR

Ground clearance and angles

Dimensions

Curb weight

Tires

Fuel tank

Ford Expedition

Toyota 4Runner

Which tows more, the Expedition or the 4Runner?

Which has more ground clearance, the Expedition or the 4Runner?

How do the Expedition and the 4Runner compare in size?

Which model years does this Expedition vs 4Runner comparison use?