2020 Tesla Model Y vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 19.9 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2020 Tesla Model Y provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is barely wider than the 2020 Tesla Model Y, with a tiny 0.9 cm gap that you’d need a tape measure to truly spot. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2020 Toyota Highlander is 10.6 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 3.1 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2020 Toyota Highlander is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2020 Tesla Model Y. There's a negligible 4 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2020 Tesla Model Y and 2020 Toyota Highlander should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
475.1 cm
495 cm (+19.9)
Height
162.4 cm
173 cm (+10.6)
Width (excluding mirrors)
192.1 cm
193 cm (+0.9)
Width (including mirrors)
212.9 cm
N/A (+3.1)
Ground clearance
17.2 cm (+4)
20.3 cm
Wheelbase
289 cm
285 cm (+0.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
475.1 cm
22.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
162.4 cm
0.4 cm shorter than the average Crossover
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
192.1 cm
7.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
212.9 cm
6.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
17.2 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
289 cm
16.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2020 Tesla Model Y offers a massive 401 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2020 Toyota Highlander counters with a huge 346 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.
854 L (+401)
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.
2,041 L
2,387 L (+346)
Frunk capacity
117 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.
267.2 L per m (+38.9)
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.
139.1 L per m² (+20.8)
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.
854 L
115 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
2,041 L
170 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,387 L
516 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
106%
SAE: above class average (+6%)
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2020 Tesla Model Y and 2020 Toyota Highlander, with each using a 5-door configuration. Choosing the 2020 Toyota Highlander fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 3 more seats over the 2020 Tesla Model Y. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2020 Tesla Model Y during tight turns, given its 0.7 m wider radius.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
12.1 m (+0.7)
11.4 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,880 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.1 m
0.9 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
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 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.
93%
7% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2020 Tesla Model Y 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 37 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
37 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 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
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