2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2025 Honda HR‑V

Q: Which is bigger: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The 2020 Toyota Highlander is longer than the 2025 Honda HR‑V by 59.5 cm (23.4 in). The 2020 Toyota Highlander is wider than the 2025 Honda HR‑V by 14 cm (5.5 in). The 2020 Toyota Highlander is taller than the 2025 Honda HR‑V by 14.8 cm (5.8 in).

Q: Which vehicle has more published cargo space: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The standard cargo figures use different measurement methods (VDA vs SAE), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a standard SAE cargo capacity of 453 L and a largest SAE capacity of 2,387 L. The 2025 Honda HR‑V has a standard VDA cargo capacity of 319 L and a largest VDA capacity of 1,289 L.

Q: Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2025 Honda HR‑V seat more passengers?

2020 Toyota Highlander seats up to 8 passengers, while 2025 Honda HR‑V seats up to 5.

Q: Which car is heavier: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The 2020 Toyota Highlander is 500 kg (1,102 lb) heavier than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.

Q: Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The 2025 Honda HR‑V is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) compared with 11.4 m (37.4 ft) for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. In tight spaces, the 2025 Honda HR‑V is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Q: Which car is better for city driving, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2025 Honda HR‑V?

The 2025 Honda HR‑V is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) versus 11.4 m (37.4 ft) for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2025 Honda HR‑V is shorter at 435.5 cm (171.5 in) versus 495 cm (194.9 in) for the 2020 Toyota Highlander, and the 2025 Honda HR‑V is narrower at 179 cm (70.5 in) versus 193 cm (76 in) for the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2025 Honda HR‑V?

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

495 cm (+59.5)

435.5 cm

Height

173 cm (+14.8)

158.2 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm (+14)

179 cm

Width (including mirrors)

N/A (+5.3)

202.8 cm

Ground clearance

20.3 cm (+24)

15 cm

Wheelbase

285 cm (+1.8)

261 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

495 cm

42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

435.5 cm

17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

173 cm

10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

158.2 cm

4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

179 cm

5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

202.8 cm

3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

15 cm

3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

285 cm

12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

261 cm

11.4 cm shorter 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.

N/A

319 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

1,289 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 (+77.1)

151.2 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 (+33.8)

84.5 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

319 L

126 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

1,289 L

219 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%)

85%

VDA: below class average (-15%)

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

Max. seats

8 (+3)

Turning circle

11.4 m (+0.1)

11.3 m

Curb weight

1,880 kg (+500)

1,380 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.4 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

11.3 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

Curb weight

1,880 kg

248 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,380 kg

252 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

102%

2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2025 Honda HR‑V 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

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.