2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2020 Toyota Highlander extends 59.5 cm beyond 2025 Honda HR‑V, marking a substantial length advantage. At 14 cm wider, the 2020 Toyota Highlander occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, giving it more road presence. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is designed for easy entry and a more upright seating position when compared to the lower height 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is 5.3 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2025 Honda HR‑V thanks to its higher ground clearance. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2020 Toyota Highlander feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 24 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
435.5 cm
495 cm (+59.5)
Height
158.2 cm
173 cm (+14.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
193 cm (+14)
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
N/A (+5.3)
Ground clearance
15 cm
20.3 cm (+24)
Wheelbase
261 cm
285 cm (+1.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2025 Honda HR‑V has 319 L (VDA) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is below average for its segment, while the 2020 Toyota Highlander has 453 L under the SAE system. The 2025 Honda HR‑V offers 1,289 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.
319 L
N/A
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.
1,289 L
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
2,387 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.
151.2 L per m
228.3 L per m (+77.1)
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.
84.5 L per m²
118.3 L per m² (+33.8)
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.
319 L
126 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,289 L
219 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
85%
VDA: below class average (-15%)
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2020 Toyota Highlander come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. Opting for the 2020 Toyota Highlander greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 3-seat advantage over the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2020 Toyota Highlander needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.1 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2025 Honda HR‑V’s 500 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
11.3 m
11.4 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,380 kg
1,880 kg (+500)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Honda HR‑V 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 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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