2020 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Which is bigger, the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 93.2 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck sits 11.7 cm higher than the 2020 Tesla Model Y, which usually results in a slightly more elevated view of the road. The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has a 2.9 cm higher clearance than the 2020 Tesla Model Y, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. With a 74.5 cm shorter wheelbase the 2020 Tesla Model Y is a master of tight spaces in comparison to the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck which would win as a master of the open road.
Measurements
Length
475.1 cm
568.3 cm (+93.2)
Height
162.4 cm
174.1 cm (+11.7)
Width (excluding mirrors)
192.1 cm
203.2 cm (+11.1)
Width (including mirrors)
212.9 cm
241.3 cm (+2.9)
Ground clearance
17.2 cm
20.1 cm (+74.5)
Wheelbase
289 cm
363.5 cm (+2.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
475.1 cm
22.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
568.3 cm
25.6 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
162.4 cm
0.4 cm shorter than the average Crossover
174.1 cm
12.7 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
192.1 cm
7.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
212.9 cm
6.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
241.3 cm
18.4 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
17.2 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.1 cm
2.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
289 cm
16.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
363.5 cm
32.5 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
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 843 L standard storage lead and a gigantic 1,182.5 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.
854 L
1,697 L (+843)
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.
2,041 L
3,224 L (+1,183)
Frunk capacity
117 L
200 L (+83)
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.
267.2 L per m
392.6 L per m (+125.4)
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.
139.1 L per m²
193.2 L per m² (+54.1)
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.
854 L
115 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
2,041 L
170 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
3,224 L
1,697 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
106%
SAE: above class average (+6%)
157%
SAE: above class average (+57%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 1 more door(s) than the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, the 2020 Tesla Model Y should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Both the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2020 Tesla Model Y offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. In urban environments, the 2020 Tesla Model Y's 1.15 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.1 m
13.3 m (+1.2)
Curb weight
N/A
3,025 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.1 m
0.9 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
13.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
N/A
3,025 kg
774 kg heavier than the average Pickup
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.
93%
7% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2024 Tesla Cybertruck fit in a standard parking space?
2020 Tesla Model Y 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 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 37 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
37 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 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.
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