2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2020 Toyota Highlander would require an extra 30 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. The 2020 Toyota Highlander gains you 14 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The height contrast is vast; the 2020 Toyota Highlander stands a massive 27 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 2020 Toyota Highlander clears obstacles by an extra 6.8 cm, making the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports look quite low to the ground in comparison. With a 15 cm longer wheelbase, the 2020 Toyota Highlander steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
Measurements
Length
465 cm
495 cm (+30)
Height
146 cm
173 cm (+27)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
193 cm (+14)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
20.3 cm (+15)
Wheelbase
270 cm
285 cm (+1.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465 cm
9.5 cm shorter than the average Estate
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
146 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Estate
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.1 cm narrower than the average Estate
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Estate
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
270 cm
7.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
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 Touring Sports has 596 L (VDA) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is average for its segment, while the 2020 Toyota Highlander has 453 L under the SAE system. The 2020 Toyota Highlander's 0 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down is below average for its 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.
596 L
N/A
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.
N/A
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 (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.
596 L
48 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
N/A
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.
N/A
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
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports and 2020 Toyota Highlander each built in a 5-door format. Opting for the 2020 Toyota Highlander greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 3-seat advantage over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. The 1 m turning circle difference means the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports might clear a U-turn where the 2020 Toyota Highlander requires a bit more care. You’ll feel every bit of that 480 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2020 Toyota Highlander compared to 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
10.4 m
11.4 m (+1)
Curb weight
1,400 kg
1,880 kg (+480)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Estate
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,400 kg
195 kg lighter than the average Estate
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.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2020 Toyota Highlander fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 42.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42.5 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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