2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning measuring 96.1 cm longer than 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning gains you 10.2 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. There is a staggering 25.9 cm between their rooflines, with the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning looming high above the 2020 Toyota Highlander. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 1 cm advantage in the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a massive 84.6 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander.
Measurements
Length
495 cm
591.1 cm (+96.1)
Height
173 cm
198.9 cm (+25.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
203.2 cm (+10.2)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
243.8 cm (+1)
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
21.3 cm (+84.6)
Wheelbase
285 cm
369.6 cm (+2.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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
1,495 L (+1,042)
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 (+892)
1,495 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
400 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
252.9 L per m (+24.7)
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
124.5 L per m² (+6.2)
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
1,495 L
58 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
1,495 L
32 L less 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%)
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 1 more door(s) than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, the 2020 Toyota Highlander should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. With 3 more seats, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is better suited to carrying more people than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 3.2 m less space to turn than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is a featherweight compared to the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, which carries a huge 848 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.4 m
14.6 m (+3.2)
Curb weight
1,880 kg
2,728 kg (+848)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier 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
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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