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2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Side view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander

2020

Tesla Cybertruck

2024

Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
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Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck offers a massive 73.3 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck gains you 10.2 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. Entering and exiting either vehicle will feel much the same, given the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is only 1.1 cm taller than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is only 0.2 cm higher off the tarmac, maintaining a very similar ground clearance to the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck features a significantly longer wheelbase at 78.5 cm more than the 2020 Toyota Highlander, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.

Measurements

Length

495 cm

568.3 cm (+73.3)

Height

173 cm

174.1 cm (+1.1)

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

203.2 cm (+10.2)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A (+0.2)

241.3 cm

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

20.1 cm (+78.5)

Wheelbase

285 cm

363.5 cm (+2)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

495 cm

42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

568.3 cm

25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

173 cm

10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

174.1 cm

12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

203.2 cm

8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

241.3 cm

18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

20.1 cm

2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

285 cm

12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

363.5 cm

32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Front view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 1,244 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 836.5 L (SAE) advantage 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

1,697 L (+1,244)

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

3,224 L (+837)

Frunk capacity

N/A

200 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

392.6 L per m (+164.4)

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

193.2 L per m² (+74.9)

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

1,697 L

260 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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

3,224 L

1,697 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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%)

157%

SAE: above class average (+57%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Rear view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The 2020 Toyota Highlander brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 3 more passengers than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2020 Toyota Highlander, which has a 1.85 m tighter turning circle than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is a staggering 1,145 kg heavier than the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

8 (+3)

5

Turning circle

11.4 m

13.3 m (+1.8)

Curb weight

1,880 kg

3,025 kg (+1,145)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.4 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

13.3 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

1,880 kg

248 kg heavier than the average Crossover

3,025 kg

774 kg heavier than the average Pickup

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

96%

4% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck 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.

OK

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 Tesla Cybertruck 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.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 19 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

35.5 cm

Length over bay

19 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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