2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
When comparing the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's and the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's and the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ranges from $26,947 to $42,133 while a used 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is priced between $28,809 to $45,992.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid both lose 38.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 8.4 out of 10. Toyota Highlander Hybrid is ranked 1 out of 14 Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 10 Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is ranked 1 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is also ranked 2 out of 32 Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs while the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is ranked 2 out of 32 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is also ranked 3 out of 39 Best Hybrid SUVs while the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is ranked 3 out of 39 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 8.5 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid makes 243 horsepower. Both the Highlander Hybrid and the Highlander Hybrid are rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 599 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$39,408
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$38,200 - $40,615
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,735
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$38,453
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$32,670 - $51,225
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,220
Price Range:
$26,947 - $42,133
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$28,656
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$23,092 - $34,220
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
130
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,758
# Good or Great Deals:
46
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,167
Price Range:
$28,809 - $45,992
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$29,790
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$24,642 - $37,167
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
349
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,717
# Good or Great Deals:
135
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
61%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
61%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7 - 5.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.8 - 15.9
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Rankings
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26 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE
2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
243 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
243 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 35 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
616 / 599 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 35 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
616 / 599 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4330 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4330 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Brown
Opulent Amber
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Moondust
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Brown
Opulent Amber
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Moondust
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
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Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
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