2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2017 Tesla Model 3
Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2017 Tesla Model 3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser would require an extra 28.5 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2017 Tesla Model 3. Navigation requires more care in the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, as it stretches an extra 15 cm across the lane compared to the slender by comparison 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is an incredible 50.5 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser clears obstacles by an extra 9.5 cm, making the 2017 Tesla Model 3 look quite low to the ground in comparison. Interior legroom will feel nearly identical, as the 2017 Tesla Model 3 adds only 2.5 cm to the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser’s wheelbase.
Measurements
Length
498 cm (+28.5)
469.5 cm
Height
195 cm (+50.5)
144.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
200 cm (+15)
185 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+9.5)
208.8 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm
14 cm (+2.5)
Wheelbase
285 cm (+1.3)
287.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
Wheelbase
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
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
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 features a 561 L (SAE) boot with the seats up, which is above average for its category.
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.
N/A
561 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
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.
N/A
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2017 Tesla Model 3. Whether you'd choose the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2017 Tesla Model 3 holding a slim 0.2 m turning circle advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.8 m (+0.2)
11.6 m
Curb weight
2,495 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
N/A
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.
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2017 Tesla Model 3 fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 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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