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2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 vs 2017 Tesla Model 3

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2017 Tesla Model 3

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 2024

Tesla Model 3

2017

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 or 2017 Tesla Model 3?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With a length difference of 109.9 cm, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 and 2017 Tesla Model 3 are worlds apart. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is a substantial 17.9 cm wider than the 2017 Tesla Model 3, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 towers 50.3 cm above the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 clears an additional 10.9 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 and 2017 Tesla Model 3 exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 71.9 cm wheelbase gap.

Measurements

Length

579.4 cm (+109.9)

469.5 cm

Height

194.8 cm (+50.3)

144.5 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

202.9 cm (+17.9)

185 cm

Width (including mirrors)

243.1 cm (+10.9)

208.8 cm

Ground clearance

24.9 cm (+71.9)

14 cm

Wheelbase

359.4 cm (+3.1)

287.5 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

579.4 cm

36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup

469.5 cm

3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Height

194.8 cm

8 cm taller than the average Pickup

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

202.9 cm

8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup

185 cm

2 cm wider than the average Sedan

Width (including mirrors)

243.1 cm

20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup

208.8 cm

3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

24.9 cm

2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup

14 cm

Same ground clearance as the average Sedan

Wheelbase

359.4 cm

28.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

287.5 cm

9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
Front view of the 2017 Tesla Model 3

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

This isn't just a win; it's a blowout. With the seats up, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 provides 1,631 L (SAE) more room in the trunk for your belongings. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 provides a typical 2,192 L for the pickup segment for cargo space 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.

2,192 L (+1,631)

561 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.

2,192 L

N/A

Frunk capacity

N/A

88 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.

378.3 L per m

N/A

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.

186.5 L per m²

N/A

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.

2,192 L

755 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

561 L

165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

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.

2,192 L

665 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

N/A

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.

151%

SAE: above class average (+51%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
Rear view of the 2017 Tesla Model 3

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With an extra 2 doors, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 2-door 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4. The decent 2-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2017 Tesla Model 3 is more family-friendly than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 2.5 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 in a standard bay.

Measurements

Doors

2

4 (+2)

Max. seats

3

5 (+2)

Turning circle

14.1 m (+2.5)

11.6 m

Curb weight

2,122 kg

N/A

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

14.1 m

1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

11.6 m

0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

2,122 kg

129 kg lighter than the average Pickup

N/A

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.

91%

9% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

96%

4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 or 2017 Tesla Model 3 fit in a standard parking space?

2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft 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.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 30 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

30 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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

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