2021 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck being 66.2 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. At only 4.5 cm wider, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2021 Tesla Model S. Height heavily favours the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, which measures 31.1 cm taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck clears an additional 8.4 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 2021 Tesla Model S. High-speed stability is a major win for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck when compared to the 2021 Tesla Model S, as its wheels sit a full 67.5 cm further apart.
Measurements
Length
502.1 cm
568.3 cm (+66.2)
Height
143 cm
174.1 cm (+31.1)
Body width
198.7 cm
203.2 cm (+4.5)
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
241.3 cm (+22.4)
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
20.1 cm (+8.4)
Wheelbase
296 cm
363.5 cm (+67.5)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
11.5 m² (+1.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
568.3 cm
25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
174.1 cm
12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
198.7 cm
15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
241.3 cm
18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
20.1 cm
2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
363.5 cm
32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
11.5 m²
1 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is roomier, offering a massive 988 L more space with the seats up and a gigantic 1,485 L (SAE) more 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.
709 L
1,697 L (+988)
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.
1,739 L
3,224 L (+1,485)
Frunk capacity
89 L
200 L (+111)
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 L per m
392.6 L per m (+179.6)
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.
107.2 L per m²
193.2 L per m² (+86)
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.
709 L
313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
1,697 L
260 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
1,739 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
3,224 L
1,697 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
+57%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and 2021 Tesla Model S come with a 4-door setup, providing identical passenger access. Whether you'd choose the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2021 Tesla Model S, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. You’ll appreciate the 1 m tighter turning circle of the 2021 Tesla Model S when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. You’ll feel every bit of that 950 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck compared to 2021 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m
13.3 m (+1)
Curb weight
2,075 kg
3,025 kg (+950)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
13.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
2,075 kg
553 kg heavier than the average Sedan
3,025 kg
774 kg heavier than the average Pickup
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
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck fit in a standard parking space?
2021 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 38 cm per side, and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
38 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
23.5 cm
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 where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 19 cm.
Body side clearance
35.5 cm
Length over bay
19 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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