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2016 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S

2016

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measuring 34.9 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2016 Tesla Model S. You might notice the 6.5 cm width difference when parking; the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2016 Tesla Model S. 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 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 clears obstacles by an extra 10.9 cm, making the 2016 Tesla Model S look quite low to the ground in comparison. With an extra 15.9 cm between the wheels, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2016 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Length

497 cm

531.9 cm (+34.9)

Height

144.5 cm

195.3 cm (+50.8)

Width (excluding mirrors)

196.4 cm

202.9 cm (+6.5)

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm

243.1 cm (+10.9)

Ground clearance

14 cm

24.9 cm (+15.9)

Wheelbase

296 cm

311.9 cm (+1)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

497 cm

24.1 cm longer 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

Width (excluding mirrors)

196.4 cm

13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm

13.3 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

296 cm

17.9 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 2016 Tesla Model S
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Both stats favour the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 for cargo capacity, which has a massive 1,019.3 L standard storage lead and a noticeable 118.8 L (SAE) win for total space with its 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.

745 L

1,764 L (+1,019)

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.

1,645 L

1,764 L (+119)

Frunk capacity

60 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.

213.3 L per m

331.6 L per m (+118.4)

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.

108.6 L per m²

163.5 L per m² (+54.9)

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.

745 L

349 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.

1,645 L

Class benchmark unavailable.

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 2016 Tesla Model S
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2016 Tesla Model S gains you extra access points, making its 4-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 2-door 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4. Opting for the 2016 Tesla Model S greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 2-seat advantage over the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2016 Tesla Model S holding a slim 0.3 m turning circle advantage. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 adds a meaningful 84 kg of mass, which can contribute to a smoother ride over bumps.

Measurements

Doors

4 (+2)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

12.3 m

12.6 m (+0.3)

Curb weight

2,027 kg

2,111 kg (+84)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

12.6 m

0.5 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

2,027 kg

505 kg heavier than the average Sedan

2,111 kg

140 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.

89%

11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

101%

1% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 4x4 fit in a standard parking space?

2016 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.

OK

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

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 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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