2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers a massive 58.1 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. There is a staggering 28 cm between their rooflines, with the 2020 Toyota Highlander looming high above the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The 2020 Toyota Highlander clears obstacles by an extra 7.3 cm, making the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback look quite low to the ground in comparison. With a 21.1 cm longer wheelbase, the 2020 Toyota Highlander steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
Measurements
Length
436.9 cm
495 cm (+58.1)
Height
145 cm
173 cm (+28)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179.1 cm
193 cm (+13.9)
Ground clearance
13 cm
20.3 cm (+21.1)
Wheelbase
263.9 cm
285 cm (+1.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
436.9 cm
21.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
145 cm
2.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179.1 cm
2.6 cm wider than the average Hatchback
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
263.9 cm
4.8 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers a more accommodating load area than the 2020 Toyota Highlander, with a measurable 51 L (SAE) difference between the two. The 2020 Toyota Highlander provides a way above average 2,387 L for the hatchback 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.
504 L (+51)
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.
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.
504 L
21 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2020 Toyota Highlander includes 3 more seats than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. You’ll feel every bit of that 492 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2020 Toyota Highlander compared to 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
N/A
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,388 kg
1,880 kg (+492)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
N/A
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,388 kg
135 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 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 47.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 56.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
56.5 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 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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