2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs 2021 Tesla Model X
Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or 2021 Tesla Model X?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Tesla Model X sits 21.7 cm longer than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, representing a noticeable step up in total length. At 12.6 cm wider, the 2021 Tesla Model X occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, giving it more road presence. Both cars share a very similar height profile with a difference of only 3.4 cm, meaning overhead clearance in garages will be essentially the same. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is only 1.7 cm higher off the tarmac, maintaining a very similar ground clearance to the 2021 Tesla Model X. Both cars sit on nearly the same length wheelbase, with the 2021 Tesla Model X being just 1.1 cm longer than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV.
Measurements
Length
484 cm
505.7 cm (+21.7)
Height
164.6 cm
168 cm (+3.4)
Body width
187.3 cm
199.9 cm (+12.6)
Width including mirrors
215.5 cm
227.1 cm (+11.6)
Ground clearance
16.3 cm (+1.7)
14.6 cm
Wheelbase
295.4 cm
296.5 cm (+1.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m²
10.1 m² (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
484 cm
31.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
505.7 cm
53.1 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
164.6 cm
1.8 cm taller than the average Crossover
168 cm
5.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
187.3 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
215.5 cm
9.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
14.6 cm
3.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
295.4 cm
23 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m²
0.7 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
10.1 m²
1.7 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Tesla Model X claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 363 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 851 L (SAE) advantage 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.
748 L
1,111 L (+363)
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.
1,620 L
2,471 L (+851)
Frunk capacity
N/A
183 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.
217.6 L per m
313.8 L per m (+96.2)
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.
116.2 L per m²
157 L per m² (+40.8)
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.
748 L
9 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,111 L
372 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.
1,620 L
251 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,471 L
600 L more 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.
-11%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
+20%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV and 2021 Tesla Model X featuring 5 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. You’ll appreciate the 0.7 m tighter turning circle of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.6 m
12.3 m (+0.7)
Curb weight
N/A
2,337 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
2,337 kg
705 kg heavier 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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or 2021 Tesla Model X fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 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 43.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 33 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33 cm
2021 Tesla Model X 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 cm
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