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2016 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S

2016

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measured bumper to bumper, 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 extends 82.4 cm beyond 2016 Tesla Model S, marking a substantial length advantage. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 extends 6.5 cm further than the 2016 Tesla Model S. There is a staggering 50.3 cm between their rooflines, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 looming high above the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 10.9 cm clearance advantage over the 2016 Tesla Model S. With a 63.4 cm shorter wheelbase, the 2016 Tesla Model S is the clear winner for tight multi-storey car parks compared to the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4.

Measurements

Length

497 cm

579.4 cm (+82.4)

Height

144.5 cm

194.8 cm (+50.3)

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 (+63.4)

Wheelbase

296 cm

359.4 cm (+2)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

497 cm

24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan

579.4 cm

36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

144.5 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

194.8 cm

8 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

359.4 cm

28.4 cm longer 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 8ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is roomier, offering a massive 1,447.3 L more space with the seats up and a gigantic 546.8 L (SAE) more 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.

745 L

2,192 L (+1,447)

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

2,192 L (+547)

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

378.3 L per m (+165.1)

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

186.5 L per m² (+77.9)

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

2,192 L

755 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.

2,192 L

665 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.

151%

SAE: above class average (+51%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2016 Tesla Model S
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 means managing with 2 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 4-door 2016 Tesla Model S. With 2 more seats, the 2016 Tesla Model S is better suited to carrying more people than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4. Depending where you are, a 1.8 m increase in turning circle often marks the difference between a one-shot turn and a multi-point maneuver. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 feels a touch more substantial on the road, sitting 95 kg heavier than the 2016 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Doors

4 (+2)

2

Max. seats

5 (+2)

3

Turning circle

12.3 m

14.1 m (+1.8)

Curb weight

2,027 kg

2,122 kg (+95)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

14.1 m

1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

2,027 kg

505 kg heavier than the average Sedan

2,122 kg

129 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

91%

9% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft 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 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.

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