2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Side view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Toyota Highlander

2020

Toyota Corolla

2023 Touring Sports

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Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2020 Toyota Highlander is about 30 cm longer, 14 cm wider, 27 cm taller, and 6.8 cm higher than the 2023 Toyota Corolla.

Length: 4950 mm
Height: 1730 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1930 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: 203 mm
Wheelbase: 2850 mm

Length: 4650 mm
Height: 1460 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1790 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 453 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 581 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1606 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a wheelbase about 15 cm longer than the 2023 Toyota Corolla. The 2020 Toyota Highlander weighs about 480 kg more than the 2023 Toyota Corolla. The 2023 Toyota Corolla needs about 0.4 m less space to turn than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Both models have 5 doors. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 3 more seats than the 2023 Toyota Corolla.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 8
Turning circle: 11.4 m
Curb weight: 1880 kg

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11 m
Curb weight: 1400 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2020 Toyota Highlander

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Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The 2020 Toyota Highlander is longer than the 2023 Toyota Corolla by 30 cm (11.8 in). The 2020 Toyota Highlander is wider than the 2023 Toyota Corolla by 14 cm (5.5 in). The 2020 Toyota Highlander is taller than the 2023 Toyota Corolla by 27 cm (10.6 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has an SAE/EPA rating of 453 L. The 2023 Toyota Corolla has a VDA seats up rating of 581 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,606 L.

Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2023 Toyota Corolla seat more passengers?

2020 Toyota Highlander seats up to 8 passengers, while 2023 Toyota Corolla seats up to 5.

Which car is heavier: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The 2020 Toyota Highlander is 480 kg (1058 lb) heavier than the 2023 Toyota Corolla.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11 m (36.1 ft) compared with 11.4 m (37.4 ft) for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. In tight spaces, the 2023 Toyota Corolla is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11 m (36.1 ft) versus 11.4 m (37.4 ft) for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2023 Toyota Corolla is shorter at 465 cm (183.1 in) versus 495 cm (194.9 in) for the 2020 Toyota Highlander, and the 2023 Toyota Corolla is narrower at 179 cm (70.5 in) versus 193 cm (76 in) for the 2020 Toyota Highlander.