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2016 Tesla Model S

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Compare 2016 Tesla Model S vs 2017 Tesla Model 3

2016 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2017 Tesla Model 3 side view comparison
2016 Tesla Model S4970 mm
2017 Tesla Model 34694 mm

Dimensions

The 2016 Tesla Model S is about 276 mm longer, 115 mm wider, and 2 mm taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3.

2016 Tesla Model S
2017 Tesla Model 3

4970 mm (+276)
Length
4694 mm

1964 mm (+115)
Width exc. mirrors
1849 mm

2189 mm (+101)
Width inc. mirrors
2088 mm

1445 mm (+2)
Height
1443 mm

Front view

2016 Tesla Model S — Front view
2017 Tesla Model 3 — Front view

Capacity

The 2016 Tesla Model S offers about 322 L more cargo space with the seats up and 728 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Both models have 4 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

2016 Tesla Model S
2017 Tesla Model 3

864 L (+322)
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
542 L

1705 L (+728)
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
977 L

864 L (+322)
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)
542 L

1705 L (+728)
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)
977 L

4
Doors
4

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2016 Tesla Model S — Rear view
2017 Tesla Model 3 — Rear view

Misc.

The 2016 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 85 mm longer than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2016 Tesla Model S weighs about 370 kg more than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers about 23 mm more ground clearance than the 2016 Tesla Model S.

2016 Tesla Model S
2017 Tesla Model 3

2960 mm (+85)
Wheelbase
2875 mm

2100 kg (+370)
Curb weight
1730 kg

117 mm
Ground clearance
(+23) 140 mm

12.3 m
Turning circle

Side view

2016 Tesla Model S — Side view
2017 Tesla Model 3 — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2016 Tesla Model S compare with the 2017 Tesla Model 3?

Length: 2016 Tesla Model S 4,970 mm; 2017 Tesla Model 3 4,694 mm. 2016 Tesla Model S is longer by 276 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2016 Tesla Model S 1,964 mm; 2017 Tesla Model 3 1,849 mm. 2016 Tesla Model S is wider by 115 mm. Height: 2016 Tesla Model S 1,445 mm; 2017 Tesla Model 3 1,443 mm. 2016 Tesla Model S is taller by 2 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2016 Tesla Model S: at least 864 L and up to 1,705 L 2017 Tesla Model 3: at least 542 L and up to 977 L 2016 Tesla Model S offers about 728 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2016 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats 2017 Tesla Model 3: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2016 Tesla Model S: around 2,100 kg 2017 Tesla Model 3: around 1,730 kg 2016 Tesla Model S is heavier by roughly 370 kg.


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2016 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m

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