2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Ford Puma
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Ford Puma?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2020 Toyota Highlander is 76.4 cm longer in comparison to the 2024 Ford Puma, which is a significant difference. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2020 Toyota Highlander extends 12.5 cm further than the 2024 Ford Puma. The 2020 Toyota Highlander utilises its extra 18 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2024 Ford Puma. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a 4 cm higher clearance than the 2024 Ford Puma, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2020 Toyota Highlander feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 26.2 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+76.4)
418.6 cm
Height
173 cm (+18)
155 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm (+12.5)
180.5 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+4)
193 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm (+26.2)
16.3 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+2)
258.8 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Due to the differing VDA vs SAE measurement methods, a direct comparison for cargo space isn't possible, but the 2024 Ford Puma’s 456 L is average for its class. The 2024 Ford Puma offers 1,216 L (VDA) with the seats stowed, a figure that is way above average for crossover, while the 2020 Toyota Highlander follows the SAE standard (2,387 L), which is way above average for 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
456 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
1,216 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 (+55.8)
172.5 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 (+22.7)
95.6 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
456 L
11 L more 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
1,216 L
292 L less 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%)
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2024 Ford Puma and 2020 Toyota Highlander come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. The 2020 Toyota Highlander can handle 3 additional passengers than the 2024 Ford Puma, which is a decent step up in practicality. The 1 m turning circle difference means the 2024 Ford Puma might clear a U-turn where the 2020 Toyota Highlander requires a bit more care. You’ll feel every bit of that 564 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2020 Toyota Highlander compared to 2024 Ford Puma.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,880 kg (+564)
1,316 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,316 kg
316 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
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Ford Puma 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 Puma 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 47 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 cm
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