2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 84.4 cm longer, 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 sits well ahead of 2020 Toyota Highlander in terms of body length. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft 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. A 17.5 cm height difference means the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander. You’d need a ruler to spot the 0.5 cm clearance gap between these two models. With a 74.4 cm shorter wheelbase the 2020 Toyota Highlander is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 which would win as a master of the open road.
Measurements
Length
579.4 cm (+84.4)
495 cm
Height
190.5 cm (+17.5)
173 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
202.9 cm (+9.9)
193 cm
Width (including mirrors)
243.1 cm (+0.5)
N/A
Ground clearance
20.8 cm (+74.4)
20.3 cm
Wheelbase
359.4 cm (+2.2)
285 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
579.4 cm
36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
190.5 cm
3.7 cm taller than the average Pickup
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
202.9 cm
8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
243.1 cm
20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup
N/A
Ground clearance
20.8 cm
2 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
359.4 cm
28.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
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 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 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.
2,192 L (+1,739)
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.
2,192 L
2,387 L (+195)
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.
378.3 L per m (+150.1)
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.
186.5 L per m² (+68.2)
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.
2,192 L
755 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
2,192 L
665 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
151%
SAE: above class average (+51%)
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 2-door layout of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2. The 2020 Toyota Highlander can carry a staggering 5 more passengers than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2, meaning we're looking at completely different purposes for these two vehicles. The 2020 Toyota Highlander can practically turn on a sixpence compared to the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2, which is hampered by a 2.7 m wider turning circle. An extra 114 kg in the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 gives it a bit more gravity and presence on the tarmac.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
3
8 (+5)
Turning circle
14.1 m (+2.7)
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,994 kg (+114)
1,880 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.1 m
1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,994 kg
257 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
91%
9% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 30 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
36 cm
Length over bay
30 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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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