2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers a massive 71.3 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The width difference of 5.5 cm is negligible between the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Toyota Highlander, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. A 13.8 cm height difference means the 2018 Jeep Wrangler will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The extra 4.3 cm of clearance helps the 2018 Jeep Wrangler feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is 39 cm longer in the wheelbase, showing a big increase in chassis length and potential passenger volume.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+71.3)
423.7 cm
Height
173 cm
186.8 cm (+13.8)
Body width
193 cm (+5.5)
187.5 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
24.6 cm (+4.3)
Wheelbase
285 cm (+39)
246 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.6 m² (+1.7)
7.9 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Body width
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.6 m²
1.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
7.9 m²
1.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2020 Toyota Highlander has 453 L of space for your belongings, which is average for its segment. The 2020 Toyota Highlander provides a way above average 2,387 L for the crossover segment for cargo space 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.
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
N/A
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
N/A
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.
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
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-10%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2020 Toyota Highlander offers more points of entry than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. This is an all-out victory for passenger space; the 2020 Toyota Highlander seats 4 additional passengers than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The 0.9 m turning circle difference means the 2018 Jeep Wrangler might clear a U-turn where the 2020 Toyota Highlander requires a bit more care. With 79 kg less to pull around, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler may offer slightly sharper handling than the 2020 Toyota Highlander.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
8 (+4)
4
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0.9)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,880 kg (+79)
1,801 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+15%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 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, and length clearance is 27.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
27.5 cm
2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 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 43.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 63 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
63 cm
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