2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4
Which is bigger, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 being 62.4 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. At 17.9 cm wider, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 belongs to a completely different size class, offering a potential level of shoulder room the 2017 Tesla Model 3 can't match. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is an incredible 50.8 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 10.9 cm clearance advantage over the 2017 Tesla Model 3. With an extra 24.4 cm between the wheels, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2017 Tesla Model 3.
Measurements
Length
469.5 cm
531.9 cm (+62.4)
Height
144.5 cm
195.3 cm (+50.8)
Body width
185 cm
202.9 cm (+17.9)
Width including mirrors
208.8 cm
243.1 cm (+34.3)
Ground clearance
14 cm
24.9 cm (+10.9)
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
311.9 cm (+24.4)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
10.8 m² (+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
195.3 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Pickup
Body width
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
24.9 cm
2.1 cm more 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
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
0 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
10.8 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
From a practicality standpoint, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 is far superior, providing a massive 1,203 L (SAE) advantage over the 2017 Tesla Model 3 in the boot with the seats up. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 has a 1,764 L (SAE) cargo area with the seats down, which is typical for its category.
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
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.
+33%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 4 doors, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers more points of entry than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. Opting for the 2017 Tesla Model 3 greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 2-seat advantage over the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4. You’ll appreciate the 1 m tighter turning circle of the 2017 Tesla Model 3 when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks.
Measurements
Doors
4 (+2)
2
Max. seats
5 (+2)
3
Turning circle
11.6 m
12.6 m (+1)
Curb weight
N/A
2,111 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
2,111 kg
140 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 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 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, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 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 36 cm per side, and length clearance is 9 cm at each end. Primary constraint: length.
Body side clearance
36 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
9 cm
Primary constraint.
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