2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2013 Tesla Model S

Q: Which is bigger: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2013 Tesla Model S is longer than the 2020 Toyota Highlander by 2 cm (0.8 in). The 2013 Tesla Model S is wider than the 2020 Toyota Highlander by 3.3 cm (1.3 in). The 2020 Toyota Highlander is taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S by 30.3 cm (11.9 in).

Q: Which vehicle has more published cargo space: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

Based on the SAE standard published figure, the 2013 Tesla Model S has 292 L more cargo capacity than the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

Q: Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2013 Tesla Model S seat more passengers?

2020 Toyota Highlander seats up to 8 passengers, while 2013 Tesla Model S seats up to 5.

Q: Which car is heavier: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2013 Tesla Model S is 119 kg (262 lb) heavier than the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

Q: Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2013 Tesla Model S 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 2020 Toyota Highlander 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 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2013 Tesla Model S 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 2020 Toyota Highlander is shorter at 495 cm (194.9 in) versus 497 cm (195.7 in) for the 2013 Tesla Model S, and the 2020 Toyota Highlander is narrower at 193 cm (76 in) versus 196.3 cm (77.3 in) for the 2013 Tesla Model S.

Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2013 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With just 2 cm separating them, there’s little to distinguish the 2013 Tesla Model S and the 2020 Toyota Highlander in terms of overall length. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2013 Tesla Model S and 2020 Toyota Highlander will feel near identical, as the 2013 Tesla Model S is only 3.3 cm wider. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander standing 30.3 cm taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a 4.8 cm higher clearance than the 2013 Tesla Model S, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. The 2013 Tesla Model S offers 11 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.

Measurements

Length

495 cm

497 cm (+2)

Height

173 cm (+30.3)

142.7 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

196.3 cm (+3.3)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A (+4.8)

218.9 cm

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

15.5 cm (+11)

Wheelbase

285 cm

296 cm (+0.2)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

495 cm

42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

497 cm

24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan

Height

173 cm

10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

142.7 cm

3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

193 cm

8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

196.3 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

218.9 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

15.5 cm

1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

285 cm

12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

This is a significant split in design; the 2013 Tesla Model S offers a massive 291.7 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2020 Toyota Highlander counters with a huge 741.8 L lead for total hauling 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

745 L (+292)

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 (+742)

1,645 L

Frunk capacity

N/A

150 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 (+15)

213.3 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.

118.3 L per m² (+9.6)

108.6 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.

453 L

286 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

745 L

349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

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

1,645 L

Class benchmark unavailable.

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%)

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2020 Toyota Highlander gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2013 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Toyota Highlander brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 3 more passengers than the 2013 Tesla Model S. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2020 Toyota Highlander has a turning circle of only 0.1 m wider than the 2013 Tesla Model S. With 119 kg less to pull around, the 2020 Toyota Highlander may offer slightly sharper handling than the 2013 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

Max. seats

8 (+3)

Turning circle

11.4 m (+0.1)

11.3 m

Curb weight

1,880 kg

1,999 kg (+119)

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

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

1,880 kg

248 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,999 kg

477 kg heavier than the average Sedan

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 Sedan

Parking

Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2013 Tesla Model S 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

2013 Tesla Model S 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 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.