2021 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 89.9 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s 8.5 cm width advantage over the 2021 Tesla Model S might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The roofline of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is 55.2 cm higher than that of the 2021 Tesla Model S, making the contrast immediately noticeable. Side-by-side, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s wheelbase looks incredibly long next to the 2021 Tesla Model S, with 74 cm between them.
Measurements
Length
502.1 cm
592 cm (+89.9)
Height
143 cm
198.2 cm (+55.2)
Body width
198.7 cm
207.2 cm (+8.5)
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
238.5 cm (+19.6)
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
296 cm
370 cm (+74)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
12.3 m² (+2.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
Body width
198.7 cm
15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
12.3 m²
1.7 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV offers a massive 925 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2021 Tesla Model S counters with a huge 105 L lead for total hauling 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.
709 L
1,634 L (+925)
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.
1,739 L (+105)
1,634 L
Frunk capacity
89 L
303 L (+214)
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 L per m
276 L per m (+63)
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.
107.2 L per m²
133.2 L per m² (+26)
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.
709 L
313 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.
1,739 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
1,634 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
+8%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2021 Tesla Model S each built in a 4-door format. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m
N/A
Curb weight
2,075 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
N/A
Curb weight
2,075 kg
553 kg heavier than the average Sedan
N/A
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
Parking
Will the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV fit in a standard parking space?
2021 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 38 cm per side, and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
38 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
23.5 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 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
33.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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