2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is 36.6 cm longer than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. You might notice the 7.8 cm width difference when parking; the 2020 Toyota Highlander leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2020 Toyota Highlander sits 11.8 cm higher than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which usually results in a slightly more elevated view of the road. The extra 4.3 cm of clearance helps the 2020 Toyota Highlander feel a bit more robust in daily driving. There's a negligible 8.4 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+36.6)
458.4 cm
Height
173 cm (+11.8)
161.2 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm (+7.8)
185.2 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+4.3)
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm (+8.4)
16 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+1.1)
276.6 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 offers a massive 405 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2020 Toyota Highlander counters with a huge 569 L lead for total hauling with the seats down.
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
543 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
1,575 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
858 L (+405)
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 (+569)
1,818 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.
228.3 L per m (+31)
197.3 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.
118.3 L per m² (+11.8)
106.5 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
543 L
98 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
1,575 L
67 L more 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
858 L
119 L more 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.
2,387 L
516 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,818 L
53 L less 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%)
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. Opting for the 2020 Toyota Highlander greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 3-seat advantage over the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 1.2 m turning circle difference means the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 might clear a U-turn where the 2020 Toyota Highlander requires a bit more care. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2020 Toyota Highlander are effectively in the same weight bracket, separated by a minor 11 kg.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1.2)
10.2 m
Curb weight
1,880 kg
1,891 kg (+11)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,891 kg
259 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
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 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
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 44.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 cm
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