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2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2
Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander

2020

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 2024

Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
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Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2
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Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 measures an extra 36.9 cm in length, providing a slightly more substantial footprint on the road than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 gains you 9.9 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. When comparing height, you'd more easily see the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 in a car park; it stands a full 18.5 cm taller than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. You’d need a ruler to spot the 0.8 cm clearance gap between these two models. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.

Measurements

Length

495 cm

531.9 cm (+36.9)

Height

173 cm

191.5 cm (+18.5)

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

202.9 cm (+9.9)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

243.1 cm (+0.8)

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

21.1 cm (+26.9)

Wheelbase

285 cm

311.9 cm (+1.2)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

495 cm

42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

531.9 cm

10.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup

Height

173 cm

10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

191.5 cm

4.7 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

21.1 cm

1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

285 cm

12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

311.9 cm

19.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

This is a significant split in design; the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 offers a massive 1,311 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2020 Toyota Highlander counters with a huge 623 L lead for total hauling 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

1,764 L (+1,311)

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 (+623)

1,764 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

331.6 L per m (+103.4)

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

163.5 L per m² (+45.2)

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

1,764 L

327 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

1,764 L

237 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%)

133%

SAE: above class average (+33%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2020 Toyota Highlander gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 2-door 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2. With 5 more seats, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is the definitive people-hauler in this comparison. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 1.2 m tighter than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 adds a meaningful 112 kg of mass, which can contribute to a smoother ride over bumps.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+3)

2

Max. seats

8 (+5)

3

Turning circle

11.4 m

12.6 m (+1.2)

Curb weight

1,880 kg

1,992 kg (+112)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.4 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

12.6 m

0.5 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

1,880 kg

248 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,992 kg

259 kg lighter than the average Pickup

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

101%

1% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 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 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 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.

Tight

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 36 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 9 cm at each end. Primary constraint: length.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

9 cm

Primary constraint.

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