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2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2
Side view of the 2017 Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3

2017

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

At 62.4 cm longer, 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 sits well ahead of 2017 Tesla Model 3 in terms of body length. Head-on, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 looks significantly wider, extending 17.9 cm further than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 standing 47 cm taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. You’ll feel much more confident on unpaved roads in the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 thanks to that 7.1 cm height advantage over the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 offers 24.4 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.

Measurements

Length

469.5 cm

531.9 cm (+62.4)

Height

144.5 cm

191.5 cm (+47)

Width (excluding mirrors)

185 cm

202.9 cm (+17.9)

Width (including mirrors)

208.8 cm

243.1 cm (+7.1)

Ground clearance

14 cm

21.1 cm (+24.4)

Wheelbase

287.5 cm

311.9 cm (+2.1)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

469.5 cm

3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan

531.9 cm

10.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup

Height

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

191.5 cm

4.7 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

185 cm

2 cm wider than the average Sedan

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

208.8 cm

3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

14 cm

Same ground clearance as the average Sedan

21.1 cm

1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

287.5 cm

9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

311.9 cm

19.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2017 Tesla Model 3
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Utility is at a different level in the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2, which offers a monumental 1,203 L (SAE) of surplus volume in the boot with the seats up. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2's 1,764 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down is typical for its segment.

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

1,764 L (+1,203)

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

1,764 L

Frunk capacity

88 L

N/A

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

331.6 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

163.5 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

1,764 L

327 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

1,764 L

237 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.

133%

SAE: above class average (+33%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2017 Tesla Model 3
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers more practicality with its 4 doors compared to the 2-door layout of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2. Choosing the 2017 Tesla Model 3 fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 2 more seats over the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 1 m tighter than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2.

Measurements

Doors

4 (+2)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

11.6 m

12.6 m (+1)

Curb weight

N/A

1,992 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.6 m

0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

12.6 m

0.5 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

N/A

1,992 kg

259 kg lighter than the average Pickup

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

101%

1% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 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.

OK

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 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x2 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.

Tight

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 36 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 9 cm at each end. Primary constraint: length.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

9 cm

Primary constraint.

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