2016 Tesla Model S vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2016 Tesla Model S is only 2.6 cm shorter than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, so from a pure length perspective, the two vehicles are pretty evenly matched. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade measures just 1.2 cm wider than the 2016 Tesla Model S, an incremental difference that shouldn't influence your buying decision, unless it just tips if it fits in your garage! The roofline of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is 30.5 cm higher than that of the 2016 Tesla Model S, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 6.1 cm clearance advantage over the 2016 Tesla Model S. There's a negligible 5.9 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2016 Tesla Model S and 2023 Hyundai Palisade should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
497 cm
499.6 cm (+2.6)
Height
144.5 cm
175 cm (+30.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
196.4 cm
197.6 cm (+1.2)
Width (including mirrors)
218.9 cm
N/A (+6.1)
Ground clearance
14 cm (+5.9)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
296 cm
290.1 cm (+0.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
196.4 cm
13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2016 Tesla Model S is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is the undeniable master of maximum volume with the seats down.
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.
745 L (+235)
510 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.
1,645 L
2,447 L (+802)
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
237.8 L per m (+24.5)
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
120.3 L per m² (+11.8)
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.
745 L
349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
510 L
229 L less 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.
1,645 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
2,447 L
576 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.
92%
SAE: below class average (-8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade offers more points of entry than the 2016 Tesla Model S, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2023 Hyundai Palisade includes 3 more seats than the 2016 Tesla Model S. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2016 Tesla Model S has a turning circle of only 0.5 m wider than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. There’s a clear weight distinction here, with the 2016 Tesla Model S being 135 kg more than its rival.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
12.3 m (+0.5)
11.8 m
Curb weight
2,027 kg (+135)
1,892 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,027 kg
505 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,892 kg
260 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.
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
92%
8% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2023 Hyundai Palisade 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 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 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 cm
2023 Hyundai Palisade 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 38.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 25 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
38.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
25 cm
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