2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 49 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. You might notice the 10.5 cm width difference when parking; the 2020 Toyota Highlander leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers an extra 11 cm of height, providing a bit more clearance and a more upright cabin feel than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+49)
446 cm
Height
173 cm (+11)
162 cm
Body width
193 cm (+10.5)
182.5 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
285 cm (+21)
264 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.6 m² (+1.5)
8.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
446 cm
6.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
162 cm
0.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
264 cm
8.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.6 m²
1.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8.1 m²
0.3 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Due to the differing VDA vs SAE measurement methods, a direct comparison for cargo space isn't possible, but the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross’s 473 L is average for its class. Comparing maximum cargo space is a challenge here as 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is measured at 1,404 L (VDA) while 2020 Toyota Highlander uses the SAE standard. That said, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is way above average for the crossover segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
473 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,404 L
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
N/A
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 (+49.2)
179.1 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 (+20.2)
98.1 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
473 L
28 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,404 L
104 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
N/A
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
-1%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and 2020 Toyota Highlander feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2020 Toyota Highlander includes 3 more seats than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. You’ll appreciate the 1 m tighter turning circle of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. From an agility perspective, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross wins by a landslide, weighing 500 kg less than the 2020 Toyota Highlander.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,880 kg (+500)
1,380 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter 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.
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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.
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 Corolla Cross 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 46 cm per side, and length clearance is 52 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
52 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.