2024 Ford Kuga vs 2021 Tesla Model S

Ford Kuga

2024

Tesla Model S

2021

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Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2021 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Ford Kuga is about 24.8 cm taller and 4.5 cm higher than the 2021 Tesla Model S, while the 2021 Tesla Model S is about 41.7 cm longer and 10.5 cm wider than the 2024 Ford Kuga.

Length: 4604 mm
Height: 1679 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1882 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2177 mm
Ground clearance: 162 mm
Wheelbase: 2711 mm

Length: 5021 mm
Height: 1431 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1987 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2189 mm
Ground clearance: 117 mm
Wheelbase: 2960 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 412 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1534 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 798 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 1828 L

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2021 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 24.9 cm longer than the 2024 Ford Kuga. The 2024 Ford Kuga weighs about 542 kg less than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Ford Kuga needs about 0.9 m less space to turn than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Ford Kuga has one more door than the 2021 Tesla Model S. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.4 m
Curb weight: 1526 kg

Doors: 4
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 12.3 m
Curb weight: 2068 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2021 Tesla Model S against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2024 Ford Kuga

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Car length

2021 Tesla Model S

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2024 Ford Kuga or the 2021 Tesla Model S?

The 2021 Tesla Model S is longer than the 2024 Ford Kuga by 41.7 cm (16.4 in). The 2021 Tesla Model S is wider than the 2024 Ford Kuga by 10.5 cm (4.1 in). The 2024 Ford Kuga is taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S by 24.8 cm (9.8 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2024 Ford Kuga or the 2021 Tesla Model S?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2024 Ford Kuga has a VDA seats up rating of 412 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,534 L. The 2021 Tesla Model S has an SAE/EPA rating of 798 L and SAE/EPA rating of 1,828 L.

Does the 2024 Ford Kuga or the 2021 Tesla Model S seat more passengers?

The 2024 Ford Kuga and the 2021 Tesla Model S both seat up to 5 passengers.

Which car is heavier: the 2024 Ford Kuga or the 2021 Tesla Model S?

The 2021 Tesla Model S is 542 kg (1195 lb) heavier than the 2024 Ford Kuga.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2024 Ford Kuga or the 2021 Tesla Model S?

The 2024 Ford Kuga is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.4 m (37.3 ft) compared with 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2021 Tesla Model S. In tight spaces, the 2024 Ford Kuga is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2024 Ford Kuga or the 2021 Tesla Model S?

The 2024 Ford Kuga is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.4 m (37.3 ft) versus 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Ford Kuga is shorter at 460.4 cm (181.3 in) versus 502.1 cm (197.7 in) for the 2021 Tesla Model S, and the 2024 Ford Kuga is narrower at 188.2 cm (74.1 in) versus 198.7 cm (78.2 in) for the 2021 Tesla Model S.