2025 Ford Maverick vs 2021 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2021 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Tesla Model S comes in only 5.4 cm shorter than 2025 Ford Maverick, meaning they're very comparable in length. The 2025 Ford Maverick is the leaner of the two, sitting 14.3 cm narrower than the 2021 Tesla Model S for easier navigation through city traffic. The roofline of the 2025 Ford Maverick is 31 cm higher than that of the 2021 Tesla Model S, making the contrast immediately noticeable. If you live in a rural area, the 2025 Ford Maverick's 9.4 cm ground clearance lead over the 2021 Tesla Model S is a major plus. With a 11.6 cm longer wheelbase, the 2025 Ford Maverick steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2021 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Length
507.5 cm (+5.4)
502.1 cm
Height
174 cm (+31)
143 cm
Body width
184.4 cm
198.7 cm (+14.3)
Width including mirrors
212.1 cm
218.9 cm (+6.8)
Ground clearance
21.1 cm (+9.4)
11.7 cm
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+11.6)
296 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.4 m²
10 m² (+0.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
198.7 cm
15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter 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.
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2025 Ford Maverick is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2021 Tesla Model S is the undeniable master of maximum volume 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.
943 L (+234)
709 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.
943 L
1,739 L (+796)
Frunk capacity
N/A
89 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.
185.8 L per m
213 L per m (+27.2)
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.
100.8 L per m²
107.2 L per m² (+6.4)
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.
943 L
494 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
709 L
313 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.
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
1,739 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.
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2025 Ford Maverick and 2021 Tesla Model S both feature a 4-door design. Both the 2025 Ford Maverick and the 2021 Tesla Model S have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2025 Ford Maverick holding a slim 0.1 m turning circle advantage. The 398 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m
12.3 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,677 kg
2,075 kg (+398)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
2,075 kg
553 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.
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2021 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Ford Maverick 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 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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 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 38 cm per side, and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
38 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
23.5 cm
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Ford and Tesla documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.