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2016 Tesla Model S vs 2012 Tesla Model S

Side view of the 2012 Tesla Model S
Side view of the 2016 Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S
2016
Tesla Model S
2012

Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2012 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Both models are effectively the same length at about 497 cm. Both models are effectively the same width at about 196.4 cm. Both models are effectively the same height at about 144.5 cm. Both models are effectively the same ground clearance at about 11.7 cm.

Length
4970 mm
Height
1445 mm
Width (excluding mirrors)
1964 mm
Width (including mirrors)
2189 mm
Ground clearance
117 mm
Wheelbase
2960 mm
Length
4970 mm
Height
1445 mm
Width (excluding mirrors)
1964 mm
Width (including mirrors)
2189 mm
Ground clearance
117 mm
Wheelbase
2960 mm

Front view

Front view of the 2016 Tesla Model S
Front view of the 2012 Tesla Model S

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Both models offer roughly the same SAE/EPA seats up cargo space with the seats up at about 864 L. Both models offer roughly the same SAE/EPA seats folded cargo space with the seats folded at about 1705 L.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up)
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down)
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up)
864 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down)
1705 L
Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up)
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down)
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up)
864 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down)
1705 L

Rear view

Rear view of the 2016 Tesla Model S
Rear view of the 2012 Tesla Model S

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Both models share a wheelbase of about 296 cm. Both models weigh about 2100 kg. Both models need about 12.3 m of space to turn. The 2012 Tesla Model S has one more door than the 2016 Tesla Model S. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors
4
Max. seats
5
Turning circle
12.3 m
Curb weight
2100 kg
Doors
5
Max. seats
5
Turning circle
12.3 m
Curb weight
2100 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2016 Tesla Model S and 2012 Tesla Model S against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2016 Tesla Model S

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2012 Tesla Model S

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

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