2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2013 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2013 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV offers a massive 95 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2013 Tesla Model S. You might notice the 10.9 cm width difference when parking; the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2013 Tesla Model S. The height contrast is vast; the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV stands a massive 55.5 cm taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a massive 74 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 2013 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Length
592 cm (+95)
497 cm
Height
198.2 cm (+55.5)
142.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
207.2 cm (+10.9)
196.3 cm
Width (including mirrors)
238.5 cm
218.9 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+74)
15.5 cm
Wheelbase
370 cm (+2.5)
296 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
142.7 cm
3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
196.3 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width (including mirrors)
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
N/A
15.5 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2013 Tesla Model S is the undeniable master of maximum volume 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.
1,634 L (+889)
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.
1,634 L
1,645 L (+11)
Frunk capacity
303 L (+153)
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.
276 L per m (+62.8)
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.
133.2 L per m² (+24.6)
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.
1,634 L
197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
1,634 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
108%
SAE: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2013 Tesla Model S both feature a 4-door design. 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
N/A
11.3 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,999 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
N/A
11.3 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
N/A
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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2013 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?
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.
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.
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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