2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2016 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2016 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 94.1 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning’s 6.8 cm width advantage over the 2016 Tesla Model S might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is an incredible 54.4 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2016 Tesla Model S. There’s a clear shift in capability here, with the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning offering 7.3 cm more clearance than the 2016 Tesla Model S. With a 73.6 cm shorter wheelbase the 2016 Tesla Model S is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning which would win as a master of the open road.
Measurements
Length
591.1 cm (+94.1)
497 cm
Height
198.9 cm (+54.4)
144.5 cm
Body width
203.2 cm (+6.8)
196.4 cm
Width including mirrors
243.8 cm (+24.9)
218.9 cm
Ground clearance
21.3 cm (+7.3)
14 cm
Wheelbase
369.6 cm (+73.6)
296 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12 m² (+2.2)
9.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
497 cm
24.1 cm longer 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
196.4 cm
13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
218.9 cm
13.3 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
296 cm
17.9 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
9.8 m²
1.1 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning offers a massive 750 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2016 Tesla Model S counters with a huge 150 L lead for total hauling 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.
1,495 L (+750)
745 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
1,645 L (+150)
Frunk capacity
400 L (+340)
60 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 (+39.6)
213.3 L per m
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 (+15.9)
108.6 L per m²
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
745 L
349 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
1,645 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2016 Tesla Model S, with each using a 4-door configuration. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. At 2.3 m wider, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning requires a much more deliberate approach to tight corners than the 2016 Tesla Model S. We’re talking about a 701 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
14.6 m (+2.3)
12.3 m
Curb weight
2,728 kg (+701)
2,027 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
2,027 kg
505 kg heavier than the average Sedan
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
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2016 Tesla Model S 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.
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 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 39 cm per side, and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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