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2024 Tesla Cybertruck vs 2013 Tesla Model S

Side view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Side view of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Tesla Cybertruck

2024

Tesla Model S

2013

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Which is bigger, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck or 2013 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

There is a clear gap in length here, with 2024 Tesla Cybertruck measuring 71.3 cm longer than 2013 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck’s 6.9 cm width advantage over the 2013 Tesla Model S might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. Height heavily favours the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, which measures 31.4 cm taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck sits 4.6 cm higher off the ground than the 2013 Tesla Model S, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. Spanning an extra 67.5 cm from axle to axle, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has a wheelbase that will allow for better passenger room than the 2013 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Length

568.3 cm (+71.3)

497 cm

Height

174.1 cm (+31.4)

142.7 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

203.2 cm (+6.9)

196.3 cm

Width (including mirrors)

241.3 cm (+4.6)

218.9 cm

Ground clearance

20.1 cm (+67.5)

15.5 cm

Wheelbase

363.5 cm (+1.8)

296 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

568.3 cm

25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup

497 cm

24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan

Height

174.1 cm

12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup

142.7 cm

3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

203.2 cm

8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

196.3 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

Width (including mirrors)

241.3 cm

18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup

218.9 cm

13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

20.1 cm

2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

15.5 cm

1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

363.5 cm

32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Front view of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Both stats favour the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck for cargo capacity, which has a massive 952.3 L standard storage lead and a gigantic 1,578.3 L (SAE) win for total space with its 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.

1,697 L (+952)

745 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.

3,224 L (+1,578)

1,645 L

Frunk capacity

200 L (+50)

150 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.

392.6 L per m (+179.4)

213.3 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.

193.2 L per m² (+84.6)

108.6 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.

1,697 L

260 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

745 L

349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

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.

3,224 L

1,697 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

1,645 L

Class benchmark unavailable.

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.

157%

SAE: above class average (+57%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Rear view of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and 2013 Tesla Model S featuring 4 doors. Both the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2013 Tesla Model S offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2013 Tesla Model S is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.95 m to spare over the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. From an agility perspective, the 2013 Tesla Model S wins by a landslide, weighing 1,026 kg less than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.

Measurements

Doors

4

4

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

13.3 m (+1.9)

11.3 m

Curb weight

3,025 kg (+1,026)

1,999 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

13.3 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

11.3 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

3,025 kg

774 kg heavier than the average Pickup

1,999 kg

477 kg heavier than the average Sedan

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 Pickup

95%

5% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck or 2013 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?

2024 Tesla Cybertruck 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.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 19 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

35.5 cm

Length over bay

19 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

2013 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.

OK

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

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