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2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E vs 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Side view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Side view of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E

Ford Mustang Mach‑E

2021

Tesla Cybertruck

2024

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Which is bigger, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

There is a clear gap in length here, with 2024 Tesla Cybertruck measuring 97 cm longer than 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. Navigation requires more care in the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, as it stretches an extra 15.1 cm across the lane compared to the slender by comparison 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. A 11.6 cm difference in height ensures the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is the more visible of the two in a busy car park compared to the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck sits 5.6 cm higher off the ground than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. Spanning an extra 65.1 cm from axle to axle, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has a wheelbase that will allow for better passenger room than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.

Measurements

Length

471.3 cm

568.3 cm (+97)

Height

162.5 cm

174.1 cm (+11.6)

Width (excluding mirrors)

188.1 cm

203.2 cm (+15.1)

Width (including mirrors)

209.7 cm

241.3 cm (+5.6)

Ground clearance

14.5 cm

20.1 cm (+65.1)

Wheelbase

298.4 cm

363.5 cm (+2.7)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

471.3 cm

18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover

568.3 cm

25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

162.5 cm

0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover

174.1 cm

12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

188.1 cm

3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover

203.2 cm

8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

209.7 cm

3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover

241.3 cm

18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

14.5 cm

3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

20.1 cm

2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

298.4 cm

26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

363.5 cm

32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Front view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Whether seats are up or down, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck wins, offering a massive 875 L and a gigantic 1,534.5 L (SAE) lead.

Measurements

Standard cargo capacity (VDA)

The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

402 L

N/A

Largest cargo capacity (VDA)

The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,420 L

N/A

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.

822 L

1,697 L (+875)

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.

1,689 L

3,224 L (+1,535)

Frunk capacity

81 L

200 L (+119)

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.

160.9 L per m

392.6 L per m (+231.7)

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.

85.5 L per m²

193.2 L per m² (+107.7)

How each car compares with its class average

Standard cargo capacity (VDA)

The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

402 L

43 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

N/A

Largest cargo capacity (VDA)

The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,420 L

88 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

N/A

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.

822 L

83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

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.

1,689 L

182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

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.

87%

VDA: below class average (-13%)

157%

SAE: above class average (+57%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Rear view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. At 1.65 m wider, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck requires a much more deliberate approach to tight corners than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. From an agility perspective, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E wins by a landslide, weighing 1,056 kg less than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

11.6 m

13.3 m (+1.7)

Curb weight

1,969 kg

3,025 kg (+1,056)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.6 m

0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

13.3 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

1,969 kg

337 kg heavier than the average Crossover

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.

96%

4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

96%

4% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck fit in a standard parking space?

2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 43 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

43 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

39 cm

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.

Too large

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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