2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2017 Tesla Model 3
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2017 Tesla Model 3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 121.6 cm longer than the 2017 Tesla Model 3, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. You’ll feel the difference in every turn; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is 18.2 cm wider, demanding more space in every environment than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Height heavily favours the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, which measures 54.4 cm taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning clears an additional 7.3 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Side-by-side, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning’s wheelbase looks incredibly long next to the 2017 Tesla Model 3, with 82.1 cm between them.
Measurements
Length
591.1 cm (+121.6)
469.5 cm
Height
198.9 cm (+54.4)
144.5 cm
Body width
203.2 cm (+18.2)
185 cm
Width including mirrors
243.8 cm (+35)
208.8 cm
Ground clearance
21.3 cm (+7.3)
14 cm
Wheelbase
369.6 cm (+82.1)
287.5 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12 m² (+3.3)
8.7 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
Wheelbase
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12 m²
1.4 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
8.7 m²
0 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning’s boot space advantage with the seats up is massive, offering 1,495 L against the 561 L (SAE) in the 2017 Tesla Model 3. With the rear seats down, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning provides 1,495 L of space when using the SAE measurement method, which is typical for pickup.
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 (+934)
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.
1,495 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
400 L (+312)
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.
252.9 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.
124.5 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.
1,495 L
58 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.
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+1%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2017 Tesla Model 3 are matched exactly, each featuring 4 doors. Both 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2017 Tesla Model 3 are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 can practically turn on a sixpence compared to the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, which is hampered by a 3 m wider turning circle.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
14.6 m (+3)
11.6 m
Curb weight
2,728 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
N/A
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-12%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2017 Tesla Model 3 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 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
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 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 where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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