2020 Tesla Model Y vs 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Which is bigger, the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Separated by only 3.8 cm, 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and 2020 Tesla Model Y show almost no variation when measured end to end. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2020 Tesla Model Y and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E will feel near identical, as the 2020 Tesla Model Y is only 4 cm wider. Neither car holds a significant height advantage, with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E measuring 0.1 cm taller than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The extra 2.7 cm of clearance helps the 2020 Tesla Model Y feel a bit more robust in daily driving. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 9.4 cm longer in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E.
Measurements
Length
475.1 cm (+3.8)
471.3 cm
Height
162.4 cm
162.5 cm (+0.1)
Width (excluding mirrors)
192.1 cm (+4)
188.1 cm
Width (including mirrors)
212.9 cm (+2.7)
209.7 cm
Ground clearance
17.2 cm
14.5 cm (+9.4)
Wheelbase
289 cm (+0.3)
298.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
475.1 cm
22.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
162.4 cm
0.4 cm shorter than the average Crossover
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
192.1 cm
7.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
212.9 cm
6.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17.2 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
289 cm
16.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Both stats favour the 2020 Tesla Model Y for cargo capacity, which has a moderate 32 L standard storage lead and a large 352 L (SAE) win for total space with its seats down.
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.
N/A
402 L
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.
N/A
1,420 L
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.
854 L (+32)
822 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.
2,041 L (+352)
1,689 L
Frunk capacity
117 L (+36)
81 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.
267.2 L per m (+106.3)
160.9 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.
139.1 L per m² (+53.6)
85.5 L per m²
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.
N/A
402 L
43 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
N/A
1,420 L
88 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
854 L
115 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
822 L
83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
2,041 L
170 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,689 L
182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
106%
SAE: above class average (+6%)
87%
VDA: below class average (-13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and 2020 Tesla Model Y are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. Both the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and the 2020 Tesla Model Y have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.5 m difference.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.1 m (+0.5)
11.6 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,969 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.1 m
0.9 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
93%
7% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E fit in a standard parking space?
2020 Tesla Model Y 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 37 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
37 cm
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.
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
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