2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2023 Honda CR‑V
Which is bigger, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2023 Honda CR‑V?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Honda CR‑V comes in only 0.1 cm shorter than 2017 Tesla Model 3, meaning they're very comparable in length. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2023 Honda CR‑V has just 1.7 cm of extra width over the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2023 Honda CR‑V standing a substantial 23.6 cm taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 5.8 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2023 Honda CR‑V is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2017 Tesla Model 3. With an extra 17.5 cm between the wheels, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2023 Honda CR‑V.
Measurements
Length
469.5 cm (+0.1)
469.4 cm
Height
144.5 cm
168.1 cm (+23.6)
Width (excluding mirrors)
185 cm
186.7 cm (+1.7)
Width (including mirrors)
208.8 cm
N/A (+5.8)
Ground clearance
14 cm (+17.5)
19.8 cm
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
270 cm (+0.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
469.4 cm
16.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
168.1 cm
5.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
186.7 cm
1.8 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
19.8 cm
1.7 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
270 cm
2.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
If you want cargo room with the seats up, the 2023 Honda CR‑V’s 1,113 L capacity offers a staggering 552 L (SAE) lead over the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2023 Honda CR‑V is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 2,166 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
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.
561 L
1,113 L (+552)
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.
N/A
2,166 L
Frunk capacity
88 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.
N/A
315.6 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.
N/A
169.1 L per m²
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.
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
1,113 L
374 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.
N/A
2,166 L
295 L more 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.
129%
SAE: above class average (+29%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2023 Honda CR‑V offers more points of entry than the 2017 Tesla Model 3, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2023 Honda CR‑V and the 2017 Tesla Model 3 are each configured for 5 passengers. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2017 Tesla Model 3 has a turning circle of only 0.23 m wider than the 2023 Honda CR‑V.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+0.2)
11.4 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,575 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
1,575 kg
57 kg lighter 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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2023 Honda CR‑V fit in a standard parking space?
2017 Tesla Model 3 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
2023 Honda CR‑V 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 44 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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