2021 Tesla Model S vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback?
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
502.1 cm (+65.2)
436.9 cm
Height
143 cm
145 cm (+2)
Width (excluding mirrors)
198.7 cm (+19.6)
179.1 cm
Width (including mirrors)
218.9 cm
N/A (+1.3)
Ground clearance
11.7 cm (+32.1)
13 cm
Wheelbase
296 cm (+2.2)
263.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
436.9 cm
21.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
145 cm
2.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
198.7 cm
15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan
179.1 cm
2.6 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
13 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
263.9 cm
4.8 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
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.
709 L (+205)
504 L
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.
1,739 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
89 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 L per m
N/A
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.
107.2 L per m²
N/A
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.
709 L
313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
504 L
21 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m
N/A
Curb weight
2,075 kg (+687)
1,388 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
N/A
Curb weight
2,075 kg
553 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,388 kg
135 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 38 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 23.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
38 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
23.5 cm
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 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 47.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 56.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
56.5 cm
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