2013 Tesla Model S vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2013 Tesla Model S or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2013 Tesla Model S measures an extra 33.9 cm in length, providing a slightly more substantial footprint on the road than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. At 17.4 cm wider, the 2013 Tesla Model S belongs to a completely different size class, offering a potential level of shoulder room the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate can't match. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is 6 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2013 Tesla Model S. With a 29.1 cm longer wheelbase, the 2013 Tesla Model S steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate.
Measurements
Length
497 cm (+33.9)
463.1 cm
Height
142.7 cm
148.7 cm (+6)
Body width
196.3 cm (+17.4)
178.9 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
15.5 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
296 cm (+29.1)
266.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m² (+1.5)
8.3 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
142.7 cm
3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Body width
196.3 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
15.5 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m²
1.1 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
8.3 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Comparing 745 L (SAE) to 611 L (VDA) is difficult due to the differing measurement methods, but the 2013 Tesla Model S’s seats up capacity is way above average for its size class. The 2013 Tesla Model S (1,645 L) and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate (1,642 L) use non-compatible measurement standards to compare against each other, but we can look at them in relation to cargo space vs their categories. The 2013 Tesla Model S has way above average room for its class, and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate has way above average room for its class.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
611 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,642 L
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.
745 L
N/A
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.
1,645 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
150 L
N/A
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.
213.3 L per m (+3.4)
209.9 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.
108.6 L per m²
117.3 L per m² (+8.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
745 L
349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+13%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Estate
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 1 doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2013 Tesla Model S. Whether you'd choose the 2013 Tesla Model S or the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. You won't find an agility advantage in either of these models, as both have a turning circle 11.3 m.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m
11.3 m
Curb weight
1,999 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,999 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Sedan
N/A
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2013 Tesla Model S or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate fit in a standard parking space?
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 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, and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 cm
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 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, and length clearance is 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.