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2021 Tesla Model S

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Compare 2021 Tesla Model S vs 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning side view comparison
2021 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2021 Tesla Model S5021 mm
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning5911 mm

Dimensions

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is about 890 mm longer, 45 mm wider, and 558 mm taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S.

2021 Tesla Model S
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

5021 mm
Length
(+890) 5911 mm

1987 mm
Width exc. mirrors
(+45) 2032 mm

2189 mm
Width inc. mirrors
(+249) 2438 mm

1431 mm
Height
(+558) 1989 mm

Front view

2021 Tesla Model S — Front view
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning — Front view

Capacity

The 2021 Tesla Model S offers about 333 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, while the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning delivers about 697 L more cargo space with the seats up than the 2021 Tesla Model S. Both models have 4 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

2021 Tesla Model S
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

798 L
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
(+697) 1495 L

1828 L (+333)
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
1495 L

798 L
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)
(+697) 1495 L

1828 L (+333)
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)
1495 L

4
Doors
4

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2021 Tesla Model S — Rear view
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning — Rear view

Misc.

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has a wheelbase about 736 mm longer than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning offers about 96 mm more ground clearance than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2021 Tesla Model S needs about 2.3 m less space to turn than the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

2021 Tesla Model S
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

2960 mm
Wheelbase
(+736) 3696 mm

2068 kg
Curb weight

117 mm
Ground clearance
(+96) 213 mm

12.3 m
Turning circle
(+2.3) 14.6 m

Side view

2021 Tesla Model S — Side view
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2021 Tesla Model S compare with the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?

Length: 2021 Tesla Model S 5,021 mm; 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 5,911 mm. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is longer by 890 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2021 Tesla Model S 1,987 mm; 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2,032 mm. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is wider by 45 mm. Height: 2021 Tesla Model S 1,431 mm; 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 1,989 mm. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is taller by 558 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2021 Tesla Model S: at least 798 L and up to 1,828 L 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: at least 1,495 L and up to 1,495 L 2021 Tesla Model S offers about 333 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2021 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2021 Tesla Model S: around 2,068 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2021 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: 14.6 m 2021 Tesla Model S should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 2.3 m.

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