2016 Tesla Model S vs 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 31.9 cm shorter, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2016 Tesla Model S gains you 12 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. Standing over 21.6 cm higher, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox offers a more elevated seating position and a more commanding view of the road compared to the lower 2016 Tesla Model S. Sitting with 5.3 cm higher ground clearance, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2016 Tesla Model S offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
497 cm (+31.9)
465.1 cm
Height
144.5 cm
166.1 cm (+21.6)
Body width
196.4 cm (+12)
184.4 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
19.3 cm (+5.3)
Wheelbase
296 cm (+23.5)
272.5 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m² (+1.2)
8.6 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
196.4 cm
13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m²
1.1 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
8.6 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether seats are up or down, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox wins, offering a significant 101 L and a large 164 L (SAE) lead.
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.
745 L
846 L (+101)
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.
1,645 L
1,809 L (+164)
Frunk capacity
60 L
N/A
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.
213.3 L per m
254.4 L per m (+41.1)
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.
108.6 L per m²
137.9 L per m² (+29.3)
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.
745 L
349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,645 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+6%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 1 doors, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2016 Tesla Model S. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. In urban environments, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's 0.9 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox’s 542 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m (+0.9)
11.4 m
Curb weight
2,027 kg (+542)
1,485 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,027 kg
505 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox fit in a standard parking space?
2016 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 where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 39 cm per side, and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 cm
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 where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Chevrolet documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.