2025 Toyota Camry vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2025 Toyota Camry or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
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
491.5 cm
495 cm (+3.5)
Height
144.5 cm
173 cm (+28.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
183.9 cm
193 cm (+9.1)
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
20.3 cm (+2.6)
Wheelbase
282.4 cm
285 cm (+0.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.5 cm
18.6 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
Width (excluding mirrors)
183.9 cm
0.9 cm wider than the average Sedan
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
282.4 cm
4.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view


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 sedan 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.
428 L
453 L (+25)
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
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.
428 L
32 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 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
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
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
11.4 m
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,565 kg
1,880 kg (+315)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.3 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,565 kg
43 kg heavier than the average Sedan
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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Toyota Camry or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 45.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 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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