2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Which is bigger, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is over 122.5 cm longer than the 2017 Tesla Model 3, which is an enormous difference in length. The head-on difference is large: the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV adds 22.2 cm to the width of the 2017 Tesla Model 3, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. There is a staggering 53.7 cm between their rooflines, with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV looming high above the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV features a significantly longer wheelbase at 82.5 cm more than the 2017 Tesla Model 3, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.
Measurements
Length
469.5 cm
592 cm (+122.5)
Height
144.5 cm
198.2 cm (+53.7)
Width (excluding mirrors)
185 cm
207.2 cm (+22.2)
Width (including mirrors)
208.8 cm
238.5 cm
Ground clearance
14 cm
N/A (+82.5)
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
370 cm (+3.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s boot space advantage with the seats up is massive, offering 1,634 L against the 561 L (SAE) in the 2017 Tesla Model 3. With the rear seats down, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV provides 1,634 L of space when using the SAE measurement method, which is typical for pickup.
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.
561 L
1,634 L (+1,073)
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.
N/A
1,634 L
Frunk capacity
88 L
303 L (+215)
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.
N/A
276 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.
N/A
133.2 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.
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
1,634 L
197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
N/A
1,634 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
108%
SAE: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2017 Tesla Model 3 are matched exactly, each featuring 4 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.6 m
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
N/A
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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV fit in a standard parking space?
2017 Tesla Model 3 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
33.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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