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Compare 2012 Tesla Model S vs 2020 Toyota Highlander

2012 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2020 Toyota Highlander side view comparison
2012 Tesla Model S4970 mm
2020 Toyota Highlander4950 mm

Dimensions

The 2012 Tesla Model S is about 20 mm longer and 34 mm wider than the 2020 Toyota Highlander, while the 2020 Toyota Highlander is about 285 mm taller than the 2012 Tesla Model S.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Toyota Highlander

4970 mm (+20)
Length
4950 mm

1964 mm (+34)
Width exc. mirrors
1930 mm

2189 mm
Width inc. mirrors

1445 mm
Height
(+285) 1730 mm

Front view

2012 Tesla Model S — Front view
2020 Toyota Highlander — Front view

Capacity

The 2012 Tesla Model S offers about 411 L more cargo space with the seats up and 1252 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Both models have 5 doors. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 3 more seats than the 2012 Tesla Model S.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Toyota Highlander

864 L (+411)
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
453 L

1705 L (+1252)
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
453 L

864 L (+411)
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)
453 L

1705 L
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)

5
Doors
5

5
Max. seats
8

Rear view

2012 Tesla Model S — Rear view
2020 Toyota Highlander — Rear view

Misc.

The 2012 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 110 mm longer than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2012 Tesla Model S weighs about 220 kg more than the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers about 86 mm more ground clearance than the 2012 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Toyota Highlander needs about 0.9 m less space to turn than the 2012 Tesla Model S.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Toyota Highlander

2960 mm (+110)
Wheelbase
2850 mm

2100 kg (+220)
Curb weight
1880 kg

117 mm
Ground clearance
(+86) 203 mm

12.3 m (+0.9)
Turning circle
11.4 m

Side view

2012 Tesla Model S — Side view
2020 Toyota Highlander — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2012 Tesla Model S compare with the 2020 Toyota Highlander?

Length: 2012 Tesla Model S 4,970 mm; 2020 Toyota Highlander 4,950 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is longer by 20 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2012 Tesla Model S 1,964 mm; 2020 Toyota Highlander 1,930 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is wider by 34 mm. Height: 2012 Tesla Model S 1,445 mm; 2020 Toyota Highlander 1,730 mm. 2020 Toyota Highlander is taller by 285 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2012 Tesla Model S: at least 864 L and up to 1,705 L 2020 Toyota Highlander: at least 453 L 2012 Tesla Model S offers about 1,252 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2012 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats 2020 Toyota Highlander: up to 8 seats 2020 Toyota Highlander carries more passengers.


Which car weighs more?

2012 Tesla Model S: around 2,100 kg 2020 Toyota Highlander: around 1,880 kg 2012 Tesla Model S is heavier by roughly 220 kg.


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2012 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2020 Toyota Highlander: 11.4 m 2020 Toyota Highlander should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 0.9 m.

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