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2021 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2021 Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S

2021

Ford F‑150

SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 2024

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Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With 117.4 cm between them, these two vehicles sit at opposite ends of the length scale. The width difference of 4.2 cm is negligible between the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 and 2021 Tesla Model S, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The height contrast is vast; the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 stands a massive 53.9 cm taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The difference is substantial here, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 offering 12.9 cm more ground clearance than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 is a massive 103.3 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 2021 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Length

502.1 cm

619.5 cm (+117.4)

Height

143 cm

196.9 cm (+53.9)

Width (excluding mirrors)

198.7 cm

202.9 cm (+4.2)

Width (including mirrors)

218.9 cm

243.1 cm (+12.9)

Ground clearance

11.7 cm

24.6 cm (+103.3)

Wheelbase

296 cm

399.3 cm (+2.6)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

502.1 cm

29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan

619.5 cm

76.8 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

143 cm

2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan

196.9 cm

10.1 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

198.7 cm

15.7 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

11.7 cm

2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

24.6 cm

1.8 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

399.3 cm

68.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Tesla Model S
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 1,055 L lead in the boot and a slight 25 L (SAE) advantage 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.

709 L

1,764 L (+1,055)

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.

1,739 L

1,764 L (+25)

Frunk capacity

89 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 L per m

284.7 L per m (+71.7)

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.

107.2 L per m²

140.3 L per m² (+33.1)

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.

709 L

313 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.

1,739 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.

114%

SAE: above class average (+14%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Tesla Model S
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

In terms of door count, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 and 2021 Tesla Model S are matched exactly, each featuring 4 doors. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2021 Tesla Model S. There's a total contrast in maneuverability; the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 requires an extreme 3.3 m more room for a U-turn. At 248 kg lighter, the 2021 Tesla Model S is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.

Measurements

Doors

4

4

Max. seats

5

6 (+1)

Turning circle

12.3 m

15.6 m (+3.3)

Curb weight

2,075 kg

2,323 kg (+248)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.3 m

1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

15.6 m

2.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

2,075 kg

553 kg heavier than the average Sedan

2,323 kg

72 kg heavier 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

83%

17% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 6.5ft bed 4x4 fit in a standard parking space?

2021 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 38 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

38 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

23.5 cm

2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 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.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 70 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

70 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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