2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2013 Tesla Model S

Q: Which is bigger: the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is longer than the 2013 Tesla Model S by 1 cm (0.4 in). The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is wider than the 2013 Tesla Model S by 3.7 cm (1.5 in). The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S by 52.3 cm (20.6 in).

Q: Which vehicle has more published cargo space: the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2013 Tesla Model S has a standard SAE cargo capacity of 744.7 L and a largest SAE capacity of 1,645.2 L.

Q: Does the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2013 Tesla Model S seat more passengers?

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2013 Tesla Model S both seat up to 5 passengers.

Q: Which car is heavier: the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 496 kg (1,093 lb) heavier than the 2013 Tesla Model S.

Q: Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2013 Tesla Model S is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) compared with 11.8 m (38.7 ft) for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser. In tight spaces, the 2013 Tesla Model S is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Q: Which car is better for city driving, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2013 Tesla Model S?

The 2013 Tesla Model S is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.3 m (37.1 ft) versus 11.8 m (38.7 ft) for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser. The 2013 Tesla Model S is shorter at 497 cm (195.7 in) versus 498 cm (196.1 in) for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, and the 2013 Tesla Model S is narrower at 196.3 cm (77.3 in) versus 200 cm (78.7 in) for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Side view of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser

Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2013 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Our data shows a near match in vehicle length, with only 1 cm between 2013 Tesla Model S and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser adding only 3.7 cm to the 2013 Tesla Model S’s profile. The height contrast is vast; the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser stands a massive 52.3 cm taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 8 cm clearance advantage over the 2013 Tesla Model S. The 2013 Tesla Model S offers 11 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.

Measurements

Length

498 cm (+1)

497 cm

Height

195 cm (+52.3)

142.7 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

200 cm (+3.7)

196.3 cm

Width (including mirrors)

N/A (+8)

218.9 cm

Ground clearance

23.5 cm

15.5 cm (+11)

Wheelbase

285 cm (+0.2)

296 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

498 cm

2.6 cm longer than the average SUV

497 cm

24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan

Height

195 cm

4.9 cm taller than the average SUV

142.7 cm

3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

200 cm

4.3 cm wider than the average SUV

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

23.5 cm

1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV

15.5 cm

1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

285 cm

5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV

296 cm

17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

With its seats up, the 2013 Tesla Model S has 744.7 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment. The 2013 Tesla Model S offers 1,645.2 L (SAE) of total cargo volume, 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.

N/A

745 L

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.

N/A

745 L

349 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 2013 Tesla Model S. In terms of seating capacity, the 2013 Tesla Model S matches the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.5 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. You’ll feel every bit of that 496 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser compared to 2013 Tesla Model S.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

Max. seats

Turning circle

11.8 m (+0.5)

11.3 m

Curb weight

2,495 kg (+496)

1,999 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.8 m

0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV

11.3 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

2,495 kg

48 kg heavier than the average SUV

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.

100%

0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV

95%

5% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2013 Tesla Model S 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

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.