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2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2013 Tesla Model S

Side view of the 2013 Tesla Model S
Side view of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox

2022

Tesla Model S

2013

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Which is bigger, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2013 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

At 31.9 cm longer, the 2013 Tesla Model S offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The 2013 Tesla Model S gains you 11.9 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox standing a substantial 23.4 cm taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox sits 3.8 cm higher off the ground than the 2013 Tesla Model S, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. With an extra 23.5 cm between the wheels, the 2013 Tesla Model S should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox.

Measurements

Length

465.1 cm

497 cm (+31.9)

Height

166.1 cm (+23.4)

142.7 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

184.4 cm

196.3 cm (+11.9)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A (+3.8)

218.9 cm

Ground clearance

19.3 cm

15.5 cm (+23.5)

Wheelbase

272.5 cm

296 cm (+1.2)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

465.1 cm

12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover

497 cm

24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan

Height

166.1 cm

3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover

142.7 cm

3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

184.4 cm

0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover

196.3 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

Width (including mirrors)

N/A

218.9 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

19.3 cm

1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

15.5 cm

1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

272.5 cm

0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Front view of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox offers a 101.3 L lead in the boot and a large 163.8 L (SAE) edge with the seats down.

Measurements

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.

846 L (+101)

745 L

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.

1,809 L (+164)

1,645 L

Frunk capacity

N/A

150 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.

254.4 L per m (+41.1)

213.3 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.

137.9 L per m² (+29.3)

108.6 L per m²

How each car compares with its class average

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.

846 L

107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

745 L

349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

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.

1,809 L

62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

1,645 L

Class benchmark unavailable.

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.

106%

SAE: above class average (+6%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Rear view of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2013 Tesla Model S. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. A minor 0.1 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is a featherweight compared to the 2013 Tesla Model S, which carries a huge 514 kg of additional weight.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

11.4 m (+0.1)

11.3 m

Curb weight

1,485 kg

1,999 kg (+514)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.4 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

11.3 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

1,485 kg

147 kg lighter than the average Crossover

1,999 kg

477 kg heavier than the average Sedan

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.

98%

2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

95%

5% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2013 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?

2022 Chevrolet Equinox 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

45 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

42 cm

2013 Tesla Model S 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

39 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

26.5 cm

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