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2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander

2020

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 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 4x4
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Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 sits 36.9 cm longer than the 2020 Toyota Highlander, representing a noticeable step up in total length. You might notice the 9.9 cm width difference when parking; the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 standing a substantial 22.3 cm taller than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. A 4.6 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 has a 26.9 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.

Measurements

Length

495 cm

531.9 cm (+36.9)

Height

173 cm

195.3 cm (+22.3)

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

202.9 cm (+9.9)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

243.1 cm (+4.6)

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

24.9 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

195.3 cm

8.5 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

24.9 cm

2.1 cm more 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 4x4

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 4x4 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 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 trades the extra access points of the 2020 Toyota Highlander for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 2 doors. The difference in passenger capacity is enormous, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander able to carry 5 more people than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4. You’ll appreciate the 1.2 m tighter turning circle of the 2020 Toyota Highlander when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is 231 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.

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

2,111 kg (+231)

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

2,111 kg

140 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 4x4 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 4x4 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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