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2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2025 Toyota Camry

Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Side view of the 2025 Toyota Camry

Toyota Highlander

2020

Toyota Camry

2025

Side view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
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Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2025 Toyota Camry?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With a difference of just 3.5 cm in length, the 2025 Toyota Camry and the 2020 Toyota Highlander can be judged practically the same for this measurement. The 2020 Toyota Highlander gains you 9.1 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2025 Toyota Camry, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. There is a staggering 28.5 cm between their rooflines, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander looming high above the 2025 Toyota Camry. There’s a clear shift in capability here, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander offering 6.6 cm more clearance than the 2025 Toyota Camry. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 2.6 cm wheelbase difference.

Measurements

Length

495 cm (+3.5)

491.5 cm

Height

173 cm (+28.5)

144.5 cm

Body width

193 cm (+9.1)

183.9 cm

Ground clearance

20.3 cm (+6.6)

13.7 cm

Wheelbase

285 cm (+2.6)

282.4 cm

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

9.6 m² (+0.6)

9 m²

How each car compares with its class average

Length

495 cm

42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover

491.5 cm

18.6 cm longer than the average Sedan

Height

173 cm

10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Body width

193 cm

8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover

183.9 cm

0.9 cm wider than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

20.3 cm

2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

13.7 cm

0.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

285 cm

12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

282.4 cm

4.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

9.6 m²

1.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover

9 m²

0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Front view of the 2025 Toyota Camry

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

If you often find yourself squeezing in that last bit of gear, the 2020 Toyota Highlander’s extra 25 L (SAE) (about a standard backpack) will be a welcome bonus. The 2020 Toyota Highlander provides a way above average 2,387 L for the crossover segment for cargo space 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 (+25)

428 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.

2,387 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.

228.3 L per m

N/A

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

N/A

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

428 L

32 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

N/A

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

Rear view of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Rear view of the 2025 Toyota Camry

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With 1 more door(s) than the 2025 Toyota Camry, the 2020 Toyota Highlander should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Choosing the 2020 Toyota Highlander fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 3 more seats over the 2025 Toyota Camry. You won't find an agility advantage in either of these models, as both have a turning circle 11.4 m. At 315 kg lighter, the 2025 Toyota Camry is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

8 (+3)

5

Turning circle

11.4 m

11.4 m

Curb weight

1,880 kg (+315)

1,565 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.4 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

11.4 m

0.3 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

1,880 kg

248 kg heavier than the average Crossover

1,565 kg

43 kg heavier than the average Sedan

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.

-5%

Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

-4%

Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2025 Toyota Camry 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 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, and length clearance is 27.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance

41 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

27.5 cm

2025 Toyota Camry 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.

Body side clearance

45.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

29 cm

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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official 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.