2016 Tesla Model S vs 2022 Toyota RAV4
Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2022 Toyota RAV4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2016 Tesla Model S is 37.5 cm longer than the 2022 Toyota RAV4. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2016 Tesla Model S extends 11 cm further than the 2022 Toyota RAV4. There is a staggering 25.7 cm between their rooflines, with the 2022 Toyota RAV4 looming high above the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 clears obstacles by an extra 7.3 cm, making the 2016 Tesla Model S look quite low to the ground in comparison. With an extra 27 cm between the wheels, the 2016 Tesla Model S should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2022 Toyota RAV4.
Measurements
Length
497 cm (+37.5)
459.5 cm
Height
144.5 cm
170.2 cm (+25.7)
Body width
196.4 cm (+11)
185.4 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
21.3 cm (+7.3)
Wheelbase
296 cm (+27)
269 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m² (+1.3)
8.5 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
459.5 cm
6.9 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
170.2 cm
7.4 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
196.4 cm
13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan
185.4 cm
0.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
21.3 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
269 cm
3.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m²
1.1 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is roomier, offering a massive 320 L more space with the seats up and a large 332 L (SAE) more with the seats down.
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
580 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
1,690 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
1,065 L (+320)
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
1,977 L (+332)
Frunk capacity
60 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 (+2.5)
210.8 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
113.7 L per m² (+5.1)
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
580 L
135 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,690 L
182 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,065 L
326 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
Class benchmark unavailable.
1,977 L
106 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
+15%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 1 doors, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2016 Tesla Model S. Whether you'd choose the 2016 Tesla Model S or the 2022 Toyota RAV4, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. You’ll find the 2022 Toyota RAV4 a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.3 m turning circle advantage. From an agility perspective, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 wins by a landslide, weighing 494 kg less than the 2016 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m (+1.3)
11 m
Curb weight
2,027 kg (+494)
1,533 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
11 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,027 kg
505 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,533 kg
99 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2022 Toyota RAV4 fit in a standard parking space?
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 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
2022 Toyota RAV4 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 44.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Toyota 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.