2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2020 Toyota Highlander is an additional 12 cm longer than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. The 2020 Toyota Highlander measures just 3 cm wider than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, an incremental difference that shouldn't influence your buying decision, unless it just tips if it fits in your garage! From the comparison table, you can see that the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is 5 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2.6 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2020 Toyota Highlander is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The 2020 Toyota Highlander features a 3.5 cm longer wheelbase, a marginal difference that won't significantly change the turning circle.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+12)
483 cm
Height
173 cm
178 cm (+5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm (+3)
190 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm (+3.5)
17.7 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+0.4)
281.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2020 Toyota Highlander claims a double cargo victory, with a moderate 40 L lead in the boot and a noticeable 133 L (SAE) advantage with the seats down.
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
628 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
1,949 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 (+40)
413 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.
2,387 L (+133)
2,254 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.
228.3 L per m (+2.5)
225.7 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
118.8 L per m² (+0.5)
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
628 L
183 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
1,949 L
441 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
413 L
326 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.
2,387 L
516 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,254 L
383 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.
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
120%
VDA: above class average (+20%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2020 Toyota Highlander featuring 5 doors. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has a turning circle of only 0.2 m wider than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2020 Toyota Highlander are effectively in the same weight bracket, separated by a minor 20 kg.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+1)
7
Turning circle
11.4 m
11.6 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
1,880 kg
1,900 kg (+20)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,900 kg
268 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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 42.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 cm
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