2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 25.5 cm shorter, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2020 Toyota Highlander gains you 8 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2017 Tesla Model 3, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. Height heavily favours the 2020 Toyota Highlander, which measures 28.5 cm taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. You’ll feel much more confident on unpaved roads in the 2020 Toyota Highlander thanks to that 6.3 cm height advantage over the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Interior legroom will feel nearly identical, as the 2017 Tesla Model 3 adds only 2.5 cm to the 2020 Toyota Highlander’s wheelbase.
Measurements
Length
469.5 cm
495 cm (+25.5)
Height
144.5 cm
173 cm (+28.5)
Body width
185 cm
193 cm (+8)
Width including mirrors
208.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
20.3 cm (+6.3)
Wheelbase
287.5 cm (+2.5)
285 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
9.6 m² (+0.9)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
0 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
9.6 m²
1.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With an extra 108 L (SAE) of boot space on offer with the seats up, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 could roughly accommodate an additional a large check-in suitcase that would struggle to fit in the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a 2,387 L (SAE) cargo area with the seats down, which is way above average for its category.
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.
561 L (+108)
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
Frunk capacity
88 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.
N/A
228.3 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.
N/A
118.3 L per m²
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.
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
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 an extra 1 doors, the 2020 Toyota Highlander makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2020 Toyota Highlander can handle 3 additional passengers than the 2017 Tesla Model 3, which is a decent step up in practicality. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander holding a slim 0.2 m turning circle advantage.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
11.6 m (+0.2)
11.4 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,880 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2017 Tesla Model 3 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 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 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
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Frequently asked questions
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