2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs 2021 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 2021 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 65.2 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. At 19.6 cm wider, the 2021 Tesla Model S would better suit the open road, while the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. On paper, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is taller by 2 cm, but just to look at, they appear essentially the same height. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is only 1.3 cm more elevated than the 2021 Tesla Model S, a difference you likely won't notice even on rougher roads. Spanning an extra 32.1 cm from axle to axle, the 2021 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase that will allow for better passenger room than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
Measurements
Length
436.9 cm
502.1 cm (+65.2)
Height
145 cm (+2)
143 cm
Body width
179.1 cm
198.7 cm (+19.6)
Width including mirrors
N/A
218.9 cm
Ground clearance
13 cm (+1.3)
11.7 cm
Wheelbase
263.9 cm
296 cm (+32.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.8 m²
10 m² (+2.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
436.9 cm
21.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
145 cm
2.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
179.1 cm
2.6 cm wider than the average Hatchback
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 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
263.9 cm
4.8 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.8 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
For storage space with the seats up, there's no contest here; the 2021 Tesla Model S effectively provides several moving boxes of extra storage compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The 2021 Tesla Model S offers 1,739 L (SAE) of total cargo volume, which is way above average for sedan.
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.
504 L
709 L (+205)
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.
504 L
21 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
709 L
313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. This 687 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
N/A
12.3 m
Curb weight
1,388 kg
2,075 kg (+687)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
N/A
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,388 kg
135 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 2021 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 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 47.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 56.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
56.5 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
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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.