2025 Toyota Camry vs 2021 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2025 Toyota Camry or 2021 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 10.6 cm longer, the 2021 Tesla Model S offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2025 Toyota Camry. The 2021 Tesla Model S’s 14.8 cm width advantage over the 2025 Toyota Camry might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2025 Toyota Camry measures 1.5 cm taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S, a small difference that won't change your view of the road. The 2 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2025 Toyota Camry is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2021 Tesla Model S offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
491.5 cm
502.1 cm (+10.6)
Height
144.5 cm (+1.5)
143 cm
Body width
183.9 cm
198.7 cm (+14.8)
Width including mirrors
N/A
218.9 cm
Ground clearance
13.7 cm (+2)
11.7 cm
Wheelbase
282.4 cm
296 cm (+13.6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
10 m² (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.5 cm
18.6 cm longer than the average Sedan
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
183.9 cm
0.9 cm wider than the average Sedan
198.7 cm
15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
N/A
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
282.4 cm
4.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
From a practicality standpoint, the 2021 Tesla Model S is far superior, providing a massive 281 L (SAE) advantage over the 2025 Toyota Camry in the boot with the seats up. The 2021 Tesla Model S has a 1,739 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.
428 L
709 L (+281)
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
1,739 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
89 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 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
107.2 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.
428 L
32 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
709 L
313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2021 Tesla Model S and 2025 Toyota Camry come with a 4-door setup, providing identical passenger access. Whether you'd choose the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2025 Toyota Camry, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. In urban environments, the 2025 Toyota Camry's 0.9 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. The 2021 Tesla Model S is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 510 kg higher on the scales than the 2025 Toyota Camry.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m
12.3 m (+0.9)
Curb weight
1,565 kg
2,075 kg (+510)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.3 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,565 kg
43 kg heavier than the average Sedan
2,075 kg
553 kg heavier than the average Sedan
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2025 Toyota Camry or 2021 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Toyota Camry 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 45.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 cm
2021 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 38 cm per side, and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
38 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
23.5 cm
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Tesla 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.