2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2016 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2016 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 34 cm longer, the 2016 Tesla Model S offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. Head-on, the 2016 Tesla Model S looks significantly wider, extending 18.3 cm further than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. On paper, the 2016 Tesla Model S is taller by 1 cm, but just to look at, they appear essentially the same height. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan sits only 0.5 cm closer to the road than the 2016 Tesla Model S, a small gap meaning they handle obstacles almost identically. With a 26 cm longer wheelbase, the 2016 Tesla Model S steps into a more comfortable tier of ride quality than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Measurements
Length
463 cm
497 cm (+34)
Height
143.5 cm
144.5 cm (+1)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
196.4 cm (+18.3)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
218.9 cm (+0.5)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
14 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
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
196.4 cm
13.4 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
14 cm
Same ground clearance as 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
From a practicality standpoint, the 2016 Tesla Model S is far superior, providing a massive 373.7 L (SAE) advantage over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan in the boot with the seats up. The 2016 Tesla Model S has a 1,645.2 L (SAE) cargo area with the seats down, which is way above average for its category.
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
60 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
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2016 Tesla Model S and 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, with each using a 4-door configuration. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan holding a slim 1.4 m turning circle advantage. From an agility perspective, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan wins by a landslide, weighing 687 kg less than the 2016 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m
12.3 m (+1.4)
Curb weight
1,340 kg
2,027 kg (+687)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
2,027 kg
505 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
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2016 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
2016 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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