2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning measures an extra 22.8 cm in length, providing a slightly more substantial footprint on the road than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. Neither vehicle has an advantage for width excluding mirrors, as both the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck measure 203.2 cm. Standing over 24.8 cm higher, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning offers a more elevated seating position and a more commanding view of the road compared to the lower 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 1.2 cm advantage in the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 6.1 cm longer in the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning.
Measurements
Length
591.1 cm (+22.8)
568.3 cm
Height
198.9 cm (+24.8)
174.1 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm
203.2 cm
Width (including mirrors)
243.8 cm (+1.2)
241.3 cm
Ground clearance
21.3 cm (+6.1)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
369.6 cm (+0.5)
363.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
568.3 cm
25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
174.1 cm
12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
241.3 cm
18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
20.1 cm
2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
363.5 cm
32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck takes the lead in both seating states, providing an extra 202 L for your luggage with the seats up and a small 1,728.5 L (SAE) more with them 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.
1,495 L
1,697 L (+202)
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.
1,495 L
3,224 L (+1,729)
Frunk capacity
400 L (+200)
200 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.
252.9 L per m
392.6 L per m (+139.7)
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.
124.5 L per m²
193.2 L per m² (+68.8)
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.
1,495 L
58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
1,697 L
260 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.
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
3,224 L
1,697 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.
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
157%
SAE: above class average (+57%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, with each using a 4-door configuration. In terms of seating capacity, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning matches the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. In urban environments, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck's 1.35 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. At 297 kg lighter, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
14.6 m (+1.3)
13.3 m
Curb weight
2,728 kg
3,025 kg (+297)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
13.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
3,025 kg
774 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.
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 19 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
19 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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