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2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Side view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander

2020

Chevrolet Silverado EV

2024

Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
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Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

There is a clear gap in length here, with 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV measuring 97 cm longer than 2020 Toyota Highlander. At 14.2 cm wider, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2020 Toyota Highlander, giving it more road presence. Height heavily favours the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, which measures 25.2 cm taller than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 85 cm longer than the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

Measurements

Length

495 cm

592 cm (+97)

Height

173 cm

198.2 cm (+25.2)

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

207.2 cm (+14.2)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

238.5 cm

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

N/A (+85)

Wheelbase

285 cm

370 cm (+2.7)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

495 cm

42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

592 cm

49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

173 cm

10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

198.2 cm

11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

207.2 cm

12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

238.5 cm

15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

N/A

Wheelbase

285 cm

12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

370 cm

39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Front view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 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

1,634 L (+1,181)

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 (+753)

1,634 L

Frunk capacity

N/A

303 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

276 L per m (+47.8)

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

133.2 L per m² (+14.9)

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

1,634 L

197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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

1,634 L

107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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%)

108%

SAE: above class average (+8%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Rear view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2020 Toyota Highlander when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Choosing the 2020 Toyota Highlander fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 3 more seats over the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

8 (+3)

5

Turning circle

11.4 m

N/A

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

N/A

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

Parking

Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 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.

OK

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 Silverado 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.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

33.5 cm

Length over bay

42 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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