2021 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Honda HR‑V

Tesla Model S

2021

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2024

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Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Honda HR‑V?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2021 Tesla Model S is about 66.6 cm longer and 19.7 cm wider than the 2024 Honda HR‑V, while the 2024 Honda HR‑V is about 15.1 cm taller and 3.3 cm higher than the 2021 Tesla Model S.

Length: 5021 mm
Height: 1431 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1987 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2189 mm
Ground clearance: 117 mm
Wheelbase: 2960 mm

Length: 4355 mm
Height: 1582 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1790 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2028 mm
Ground clearance: 150 mm
Wheelbase: 2610 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 798 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 1828 L

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 319 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1289 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2021 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 35 cm longer than the 2024 Honda HR‑V. The 2021 Tesla Model S weighs about 688 kg more than the 2024 Honda HR‑V. The 2024 Honda HR‑V needs about 1 m less space to turn than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Honda HR‑V has one more door than the 2021 Tesla Model S. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors: 4
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 12.3 m
Curb weight: 2068 kg

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.3 m
Curb weight: 1380 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2021 Tesla Model S and 2024 Honda HR‑V against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2021 Tesla Model S

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2024 Honda HR‑V

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2024 Honda HR‑V?

The 2021 Tesla Model S is longer than the 2024 Honda HR‑V by 66.6 cm (26.2 in). The 2021 Tesla Model S is wider than the 2024 Honda HR‑V by 19.7 cm (7.8 in). The 2024 Honda HR‑V is taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S by 15.1 cm (5.9 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2024 Honda HR‑V?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2021 Tesla Model S has an SAE/EPA rating of 798 L and SAE/EPA rating of 1,828 L. The 2024 Honda HR‑V has a VDA seats up rating of 319 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,289 L.

Does the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2024 Honda HR‑V seat more passengers?

The 2021 Tesla Model S and the 2024 Honda HR‑V both seat up to 5 passengers.

Which car is heavier: the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2024 Honda HR‑V?

The 2021 Tesla Model S is 688 kg (1517 lb) heavier than the 2024 Honda HR‑V.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2024 Honda HR‑V?

The 2024 Honda HR‑V is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) compared with 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2021 Tesla Model S. In tight spaces, the 2024 Honda HR‑V is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2024 Honda HR‑V?

The 2024 Honda HR‑V is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) versus 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Honda HR‑V is shorter at 435.5 cm (171.5 in) versus 502.1 cm (197.7 in) for the 2021 Tesla Model S, and the 2024 Honda HR‑V is narrower at 179 cm (70.5 in) versus 198.7 cm (78.2 in) for the 2021 Tesla Model S.