2016 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Ford Puma
Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford Puma?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 78.4 cm longer, 2016 Tesla Model S sits well ahead of 2024 Ford Puma in terms of body length. At 15.9 cm wider, the 2016 Tesla Model S would better suit the open road, while the 2024 Ford Puma would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. The 2024 Ford Puma gains 10.5 cm in height over the 2016 Tesla Model S, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. The 2024 Ford Puma has a 2.3 cm higher clearance than the 2016 Tesla Model S, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. The 2016 Tesla Model S provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2024 Ford Puma thanks to its 37.2 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
497 cm (+78.4)
418.6 cm
Height
144.5 cm
155 cm (+10.5)
Body width
196.4 cm (+15.9)
180.5 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm (+25.9)
193 cm
Ground clearance
14 cm
16.3 cm (+2.3)
Wheelbase
296 cm (+37.2)
258.8 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m² (+2.2)
7.6 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
196.4 cm
13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m²
1.1 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
7.6 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
2024 Ford Puma offers 456 L using the VDA method, which is average for its segment. 2016 Tesla Model S's 745 L uses the different SAE standard, and is way above average for its segment. The 2024 Ford Puma uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,216 L capacity way above average when compared to the average crossover. The 2016 Tesla Model S uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, its 1,645 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average sedan.
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
456 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
1,216 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.
745 L
N/A
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.
1,645 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
60 L
N/A
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.
213.3 L per m (+40.8)
172.5 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.
108.6 L per m² (+13)
95.6 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
456 L
11 L more 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
1,216 L
292 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.
745 L
349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
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.
-3%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2024 Ford Puma offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2016 Tesla Model S. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. Depending where you are, a 1.9 m increase in turning circle often marks the difference between a one-shot turn and a multi-point maneuver. The 2016 Tesla Model S is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 711 kg higher on the scales than the 2024 Ford Puma.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m (+1.9)
10.4 m
Curb weight
2,027 kg (+711)
1,316 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,027 kg
505 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,316 kg
316 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2024 Ford Puma fit in a standard parking space?
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
2024 Ford Puma 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 47 cm per side, and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Ford 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.