2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2013 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2013 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 34 cm shorter, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2013 Tesla Model S. The head-on difference is large: the 2013 Tesla Model S adds 18.2 cm to the width of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is barely taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S, with a tiny 0.8 cm gap that won't impact multi-storey car park access. The extra 2 cm of clearance helps the 2013 Tesla Model S feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 26 cm shorter between the axles than the 2013 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Length
463 cm
497 cm (+34)
Height
143.5 cm (+0.8)
142.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
196.3 cm (+18.2)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
218.9 cm (+2)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
15.5 cm (+26)
Wheelbase
270 cm
296 cm (+1.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
142.7 cm
3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
196.3 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
15.5 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2013 Tesla Model S’s boot space advantage with the seats up is massive, offering 744.7 L against the 371 L (SAE) in the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. With the rear seats down, the 2013 Tesla Model S provides 1,645.2 L of space when using the SAE measurement method, which is way above average for sedan.
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.
371 L
745 L (+374)
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.
N/A
1,645 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
150 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.
N/A
213.3 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.
N/A
108.6 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.
371 L
25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan
745 L
349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2013 Tesla Model S and 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan are matched exactly, each featuring 4 doors. Both the 2013 Tesla Model S and the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.4 m margin. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is a featherweight compared to the 2013 Tesla Model S, which carries a huge 659 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m
11.3 m (+0.4)
Curb weight
1,340 kg
1,999 kg (+659)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
11.3 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
1,999 kg
477 kg heavier 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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2013 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 cm
2013 Tesla Model S 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 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 cm
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