2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2017 Tesla Model 3
Which is bigger, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2017 Tesla Model 3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measurements
Length
469.5 cm
469.5 cm
Height
144.5 cm
144.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
185 cm
185 cm
Width (including mirrors)
208.8 cm
208.8 cm
Ground clearance
14 cm
14 cm
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
287.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width (including mirrors)
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
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.
561 L
561 L
Frunk capacity
88 L
88 L
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.
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.6 m
11.6 m
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle 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 Sedan
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2017 Tesla Model 3 fit in a standard parking space?
2017 Tesla Model 3 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
2017 Tesla Model 3 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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