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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2020 Tesla Model Y

Side view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Side view of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

Chevrolet Silverado EV

2024

Tesla Model Y

2020

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Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With 116.9 cm between them, these two vehicles sit at opposite ends of the length scale. At 15.1 cm wider, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV belongs to a completely different size class, offering a potential level of shoulder room the 2020 Tesla Model Y can't match. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV standing 35.8 cm taller than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 81 cm longer than the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

Measurements

Length

592 cm (+116.9)

475.1 cm

Height

198.2 cm (+35.8)

162.4 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

207.2 cm (+15.1)

192.1 cm

Width (including mirrors)

238.5 cm

212.9 cm

Ground clearance

N/A (+81)

17.2 cm

Wheelbase

370 cm (+3.1)

289 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

592 cm

49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup

475.1 cm

22.5 cm longer than the average Crossover

Height

198.2 cm

11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup

162.4 cm

0.4 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

207.2 cm

12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

192.1 cm

7.2 cm wider than the average Crossover

Width (including mirrors)

238.5 cm

15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup

212.9 cm

6.5 cm wider than the average Crossover

Ground clearance

N/A

17.2 cm

0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

370 cm

39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

289 cm

16.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Front view of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

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 2020 Tesla Model Y 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 (+780)

854 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

2,041 L (+407)

Frunk capacity

303 L (+186)

117 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 (+8.8)

267.2 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

139.1 L per m² (+5.9)

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

854 L

115 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.

1,634 L

107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

2,041 L

170 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

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%)

106%

SAE: above class average (+6%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Rear view of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With 5 doors, the 2020 Tesla Model Y offers more points of entry than the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

N/A

12.1 m

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

N/A

12.1 m

0.9 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

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.

93%

7% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2020 Tesla Model Y 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.

Too large

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.

2020 Tesla Model Y 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 37 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

41 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

37 cm

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