2016 Tesla Model S vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Our data shows a near match in vehicle length, with only 2 cm between 2016 Tesla Model S and 2020 Toyota Highlander. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2016 Tesla Model S is a mere 3.4 cm wider than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2020 Toyota Highlander towers 28.5 cm above the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Toyota Highlander can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 6.3 cm clearance advantage over the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Toyota Highlander will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 11 cm shorter between the axles than the 2016 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Length
497 cm (+2)
495 cm
Height
144.5 cm
173 cm (+28.5)
Body width
196.4 cm (+3.4)
193 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
20.3 cm (+6.3)
Wheelbase
296 cm (+11)
285 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m² (+0.2)
9.6 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
497 cm
24.1 cm longer 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
196.4 cm
13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 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
296 cm
17.9 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.
9.8 m²
1.1 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
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2016 Tesla Model S is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2020 Toyota Highlander is the undeniable master of maximum volume 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.
745 L (+292)
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.
1,645 L
2,387 L (+742)
Frunk capacity
60 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.
213.3 L per m
228.3 L per m (+15)
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.
108.6 L per m²
118.3 L per m² (+9.7)
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.
745 L
349 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.
1,645 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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 1 more door(s) than the 2016 Tesla Model S, the 2020 Toyota Highlander should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2020 Toyota Highlander includes 3 more seats than the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 0.9 m turning circle difference means the 2020 Toyota Highlander might clear a U-turn where the 2016 Tesla Model S requires a bit more care. The 2016 Tesla Model S adds a meaningful 147 kg of mass, which can contribute to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
12.3 m (+0.9)
11.4 m
Curb weight
2,027 kg (+147)
1,880 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,027 kg
505 kg heavier than the average Sedan
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.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2016 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 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, and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 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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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Toyota documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.