Most Spacious Toyota SUVs For Families & Tall People
The biggest Toyota SUV is the Sequoia, yet the Grand Highlander offers more cargo room, greater headroom, and additional legroom. Nuance, though, is always needed in the automotive world. This guide compares the details of the five roomiest three-row Toyota models so you can head to DARCARS 355 Toyota of Rockville knowing how each will fit your family's needs.
The Most Spacious Toyota SUVs at a Glance
- The Grand Highlander is the most spacious Toyota SUV, offering up to eight seats and more cargo room than any other Toyota SUV.
- The eight-seat Toyota Sienna minivan is the most spacious Toyota vehicle overall.
- The Toyota Sequoia is the biggest Toyota SUV in terms of exterior size, followed by the Grand Highlander.
- Your 2025 Toyota three-row vehicle options are the 4Runner, Highlander, Grand Highlander, Sienna, and Sequoia.
Toyota Models With Large Interiors Compared
Since the best Toyota models for families are often judged by their interior room and cargo space, we've made this chart to help you compare their specs:
| Toyota 4Runner | Toyota Sequoia | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Grand Highlander | Toyota Sienna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Size (Length/Width) | 194.9 / 78 in | 208.1 / 79.8 in | 194.9 / 76 in | 201.4 / 78.3 in | 203.7 / 78.5 in |
| Seats | Up to 7 | Up to 8 | Up to 8re | Up to 8 | Up to 8 |
| Cargo Room (Behind Third-Row Seats) | 12.1 cu ft | Up to 22.3 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 20.6 cu fte | 33.5 cu ft |
| Cargo Room (Behind Second-Row Seats) | Up to 48.4 cu ft | 49 cu ft | 48.4 cu ftre | 57.9 cu ft | 75.2 cu ft |
| Cargo Room (Behind Front Seats) | Up to 90.2 cu ft | 86.9 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | 101 cu ft |
| Headroom (Maximum - Front Seats) | 39.7 in | 39.2 in | 41.2 inre | 41.5 in | 40.1 in |
| Headroom (Maximum - Second-Row Seats) | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | 39.4 inre | 40.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Headroom (Maximum - Third-Row Seats) | 35.3 in | 35.6 in | 36.1 inre | 37.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Legroom (Maximum - Front Seats) | 41.8 in | 41.2 in | 42 inre | 41.7 inre | 40.3 in |
| Legroom (Maximum - Second-Row Seats) | 34.8 in | 39.2 in | 38.7 inre | 39.5 in | 39.9 in |
| Legroom (Maximum - Third-Row Seats) | 31.8 in | 33.7 in | 28 inre | 33.5 inre | 38.7 in |
We've included the 4Runner due to its status as one of the Toyota models with third-row seating, but do note that its third-row seats are an optional feature and more suited to children than teens or adults.
Most Comfortable Toyota SUVs for Tall Drivers and Passengers
The Grand Highlander has the most first-row and second-row headroom. Since the lineup's tallest third row can be found in the Sienna minivan, the Grand Highlander remains the biggest Toyota SUV in terms of headroom.
With that said, the biggest Toyota SUVs (2025 minivan included) we've looked at so far are all great Toyota cars for tall drivers, as their first-row seats all have over 39 inches of headroom. Headroom is typically measured from the top of the seat, so there'll be over 3.25 feet of room between where you sit and the roof of the car.
Toyota Vehicles With Most Legroom Inside
The Grand Highlander has more overall legroom than the other Toyota SUVs. The Sienna, unsurprisingly, has the most legroom of all Toyota vehicles.
For example, the Sienna minivan's third-row legroom is the same as the Toyota Highlander SUV's second-row legroom at 38.7 inches. The Highlander does have the most front-row legroom, though, beating even the Grand Highlander for that measurement.
The Toyota SUV With Biggest Cargo Space Capacity
The Grand Highlander is designed to be the biggest Toyota SUV inside, and that applies to cargo room, too. But when we see the Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Highlander compared across exterior dimensions, we reach a dilemma: The Highlander has a more agile exterior with fairly similar cargo room, so your choice should rely on a balance of benefits rather than on one specification.
And as you've likely gathered from the Toyota model comparisons and research done so far, the Sienna minivan has the highest cargo capacity of the entire Toyota vehicle lineup.
Additionally, note that the Toyota Sequoia towing capacity outclasses all other Toyota SUVs, letting you haul cargo trailers that weigh up to 9,520 pounds when properly equipped.
Biggest Toyota SUV by Exterior Size
The Toyota Sequoia is the biggest Toyota SUV when we measure the exterior.
It is also the beastliest of all the Toyota SUVs, effectively being a truck under its skin. The next largest Toyota SUV exterior unsurprisingly belongs to the Grand Highlander. Also of note, the two-row Toyota Land Cruiser has a larger exterior than the 4Runner and Highlander, but it is not available with three-row seating.
Biggest Toyota SUV With All-Electric Power
The two-row Toyota bZ wins here by default, as it is currently the only all-electric Toyota vehicle. However, the two-row RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid can drive as an EV for short trips and has more cargo room, second-row legroom, and second-row headroom than the bZ.
See the Deeper Benefits of These Popular Spacious Toyota Models at DARCARS 355 Toyota of Rockville
From the Toyota 4Runner to the Sienna, all of these spacious Toyota vehicles can be great options for you and your family. One, however, will very likely be the best option, and the ideal way to discover it is with a tour of these models at our Toyota dealership.
We'd be happy to help you explore the full Toyota lineup, too, including hybrid daily-driver sedans and the best Toyota sports car models for fun-filled weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Toyota lineup's biggest SUV?
In terms of exterior dimensions, the Toyota Sequoia is the biggest SUV available in the new Toyota lineup. However, the three-row, eight-seat Grand Highlander, which is a crossover SUV vs. the body-on-frame Sequoia, offers more cargo room, headroom, and legroom (except in the third row) than the Sequoia, making it the biggest Toyota SUV for interior space.
Which is bigger, the Toyota Highlander or the Sequoia?
The Toyota Sequoia is bigger than the Toyota Highlander, measuring over a foot longer and almost 4 inches wider than the Highlander. Both of these three-row SUVs can seat up to eight people. However, the smaller Highlander beats the Sequoia for headroom and front-seat legroom and has rather similar interior cargo room. The Toyota Sienna minivan eclipses both of them for cargo room, though.
What Toyota SUV is larger than a 4Runner?
The Toyota 4Runner sits in the middle of the Toyota SUV lineup in terms of size and is similar in stature to the Highlander. The Toyota Land Cruiser, Grand Highlander, and Sequoia SUVs are all larger than a 4Runner, but there's something important to note: The 4Runner is designed for off-roading, and its midsize build is ideal for the tighter sections often encountered on trails.
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