2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is 34.6 cm longer than the 2024 Ford Kuga. The width difference of 4.8 cm is negligible between the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2020 Toyota Highlander, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The extra 5.1 cm of height in the 2020 Toyota Highlander creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2024 Ford Kuga. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a 3.7 cm higher clearance than the 2024 Ford Kuga, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a 13.9 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+34.6)
460.4 cm
Height
173 cm (+5.1)
167.9 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm (+4.8)
188.2 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+3.7)
217.7 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm (+13.9)
16.6 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+0.9)
271.1 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
2024 Ford Kuga offers 412 L using the VDA method, which is average for its segment. 2020 Toyota Highlander's 453 L uses the different SAE standard, and is average for its segment. The 2024 Ford Kuga uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,534 L capacity way above average when compared to the average crossover. The 2020 Toyota Highlander uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, its 2,387 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average crossover.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
412 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,534 L
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
N/A
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
N/A
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 (+53.5)
174.8 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.
118.3 L per m² (+25.4)
92.9 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
412 L
33 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,534 L
26 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
N/A
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
N/A
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%)
94%
VDA: below class average (-6%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2020 Toyota Highlander featuring 5 doors. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2020 Toyota Highlander includes 3 more seats than the 2024 Ford Kuga. The 2024 Ford Kuga is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.02 m margin. The 354 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0)
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,880 kg (+354)
1,526 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,526 kg
106 kg lighter 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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Ford Kuga 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
2024 Ford Kuga 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 43 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
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