2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 29.9 cm longer, the 2020 Toyota Highlander offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is the leaner of the two, sitting 8.6 cm narrower than the 2020 Toyota Highlander for easier navigation through city traffic. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2020 Toyota Highlander is 6.9 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Both cars are tuned for a similar ride height, despite the 2020 Toyota Highlander’s 1 cm ground clearance advantage. The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers 12.5 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.
Measurements
Length
465.1 cm
495 cm (+29.9)
Height
166.1 cm
173 cm (+6.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
193 cm (+8.6)
Ground clearance
19.3 cm
20.3 cm (+12.5)
Wheelbase
272.5 cm
285 cm (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2020 Toyota Highlander is the undeniable master of maximum volume with the seats down.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
846 L (+393)
453 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,809 L
2,387 L (+578)
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
254.4 L per m (+26.1)
228.3 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
137.9 L per m² (+19.7)
118.3 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
453 L
286 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,387 L
516 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
106%
SAE: above class average (+6%)
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2020 Toyota Highlander both feature a 5-door design. The decent 3-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2020 Toyota Highlander is more family-friendly than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The two cars have a shared turning circle of 11.4 m. A 395 kg gap in curb weight is considerable, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander likely to feel more substantial to drive than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, especially under braking and when changing direction.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
11.4 m
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,485 kg
1,880 kg (+395)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Chevrolet Equinox parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42 cm
2020 Toyota Highlander parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 27.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
27.5 cm
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