2025 Ford Maverick vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 12.5 cm longer, the 2025 Ford Maverick offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. Eye level on the road will be virtually the same, as the 2025 Ford Maverick is only 1 cm taller than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2025 Ford Maverick is only 0.8 cm higher off the tarmac, maintaining a very similar ground clearance to the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2025 Ford Maverick offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
507.5 cm (+12.5)
495 cm
Height
174 cm (+1)
173 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
193 cm (+8.6)
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm (+0.8)
N/A
Ground clearance
21.1 cm (+22.6)
20.3 cm
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
285 cm (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
N/A
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter 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
This is a significant split in design; the 2025 Ford Maverick offers a massive 490 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2020 Toyota Highlander counters with a huge 1,444 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.
943 L (+490)
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.
943 L
2,387 L (+1,444)
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.
185.8 L per m
228.3 L per m (+42.4)
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.
100.8 L per m²
118.3 L per m² (+17.5)
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.
943 L
494 L less 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.
943 L
584 L less 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.
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 1 doors, the 2020 Toyota Highlander makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2025 Ford Maverick. The 2020 Toyota Highlander can handle 3 additional passengers than the 2025 Ford Maverick, which is a decent step up in practicality. The 0.8 m turning circle difference means the 2020 Toyota Highlander might clear a U-turn where the 2025 Ford Maverick requires a bit more care. The 203 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
12.2 m (+0.8)
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,677 kg
1,880 kg (+203)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,677 kg
574 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.
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Ford Maverick 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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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