2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 11 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 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2020 Toyota Highlander has just 5.7 cm of extra width over the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The 2020 Toyota Highlander sits 8.4 cm higher than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, which usually results in a slightly more elevated view of the road. The 2020 Toyota Highlander sits 4 cm higher off the ground than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV offers 10.4 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+11)
484 cm
Height
173 cm (+8.4)
164.6 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm (+5.7)
187.3 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+4)
215.5 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
16.3 cm (+10.4)
Wheelbase
285 cm (+0.5)
295.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
484 cm
31.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
164.6 cm
1.8 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
187.3 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
215.5 cm
9.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
295.4 cm
23 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 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 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.
453 L
748 L (+295)
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.
2,387 L (+767)
1,620 L
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.
228.3 L per m (+10.7)
217.6 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.
118.3 L per m² (+2.1)
116.2 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.
453 L
286 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
748 L
9 L more 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.
2,387 L
516 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,620 L
251 L less 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.
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
89%
SAE: below class average (-11%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2020 Toyota Highlander includes 3 more seats than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.2 m difference.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.4 m
11.6 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
1,880 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV fit in a standard parking space?
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
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 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 43.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 33 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33 cm
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