2026 Tesla Model X vs 2026 Toyota Highlander
The Tesla Model X wins clearly, 87 to 79, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips.
2026 Tesla Model X
The 2026 Tesla Model X is sold in the U.S. as a electric large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model X, is EPA-rated at 352 …
2026 Toyota Highlander
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …
2026 Tesla Model X
Clear winThe Tesla Model X wins clearly, 87 to 79, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Model Xoverall 87 | 2026 Toyota Highlanderoverall 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 37 |
| Safetyw 4 | 85 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 71.4 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 87 | 79 |
Tesla Model X: model-level data · Toyota Highlander: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.6 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Model X
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Highlander
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Model X | Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Model X | Highlander Hybrid AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 105 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $700 | $1,800 |
| EV range | 352 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Tesla Model X or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The Tesla Model X wins clearly, 87 to 79, on fuel & range. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on safety and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model X scores 87 and the 2026 Toyota Highlander 79. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Tesla Model X or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
2026 Tesla Model X: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.