2024 Tesla Cybertruck vs 2021 Tesla Model X
Which is bigger, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck or 2021 Tesla Model X?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck being 62.6 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and 2021 Tesla Model X will feel near identical, as the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is only 3.3 cm wider. The height stats show that the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is 6.1 cm taller, making it a slightly easier vehicle to slide into compared to the lower 2021 Tesla Model X. The extra 5.5 cm of clearance helps the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck feel a bit more robust in daily driving. With a 67 cm wheelbase advantage, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is better for long-distance comfort, whereas the 2021 Tesla Model X is better for agility.
Measurements
Length
568.3 cm (+62.6)
505.7 cm
Height
174.1 cm (+6.1)
168 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm (+3.3)
199.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
241.3 cm (+5.5)
227.1 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+67)
14.6 cm
Wheelbase
363.5 cm (+1.4)
296.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
568.3 cm
25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup
505.7 cm
53.1 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
174.1 cm
12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup
168 cm
5.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
241.3 cm
18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
14.6 cm
3.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
363.5 cm
32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
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 586 L standard storage lead and a gigantic 752.5 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 (+586)
1,111 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 (+753)
2,471 L
Frunk capacity
200 L (+17)
183 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 (+78.8)
313.8 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 (+36.2)
157 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
1,111 L
372 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.
3,224 L
1,697 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
2,471 L
600 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.
157%
SAE: above class average (+57%)
120%
SAE: above class average (+20%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2021 Tesla Model X offers more points of entry than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. Both the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2021 Tesla Model X offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck during tight turns, given its 0.95 m wider radius. You’ll feel every bit of that 688 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck compared to 2021 Tesla Model X.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
13.3 m (+0.9)
12.3 m
Curb weight
3,025 kg (+688)
2,337 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
13.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
3,025 kg
774 kg heavier than the average Pickup
2,337 kg
705 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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck or 2021 Tesla Model X 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.
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.
2021 Tesla Model X 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 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 cm
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