2021 Tesla Model S vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Side view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Tesla Model S

2021

Toyota Corolla

2023 Touring Sports

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Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2021 Tesla Model S is about 37.1 cm longer and 19.7 cm wider than the 2023 Toyota Corolla, while the 2023 Toyota Corolla is about 2.9 cm taller and 1.8 cm higher than the 2021 Tesla Model S.

Length: 5021 mm
Height: 1431 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1987 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2189 mm
Ground clearance: 117 mm
Wheelbase: 2960 mm

Length: 4650 mm
Height: 1460 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1790 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 798 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 1828 L

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 581 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1606 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2021 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 26 cm longer than the 2023 Toyota Corolla. The 2021 Tesla Model S weighs about 668 kg more than the 2023 Toyota Corolla. The 2023 Toyota Corolla needs about 1.3 m less space to turn than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2023 Toyota Corolla has one more door than the 2021 Tesla Model S. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors: 4
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 12.3 m
Curb weight: 2068 kg

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11 m
Curb weight: 1400 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2021 Tesla Model S and 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2021 Tesla Model S

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The 2021 Tesla Model S is longer than the 2023 Toyota Corolla by 37.1 cm (14.6 in). The 2021 Tesla Model S is wider than the 2023 Toyota Corolla by 19.7 cm (7.8 in). The 2023 Toyota Corolla is taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S by 2.9 cm (1.1 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2021 Tesla Model S has an SAE/EPA rating of 798 L and SAE/EPA rating of 1,828 L. The 2023 Toyota Corolla has a VDA seats up rating of 581 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,606 L.

Does the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2023 Toyota Corolla seat more passengers?

The 2021 Tesla Model S and the 2023 Toyota Corolla both seat up to 5 passengers.

Which car is heavier: the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The 2021 Tesla Model S is 668 kg (1473 lb) heavier than the 2023 Toyota Corolla.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11 m (36.1 ft) compared with 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2021 Tesla Model S. In tight spaces, the 2023 Toyota Corolla is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2021 Tesla Model S or the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11 m (36.1 ft) versus 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2023 Toyota Corolla is shorter at 465 cm (183.1 in) versus 502.1 cm (197.7 in) for the 2021 Tesla Model S, and the 2023 Toyota Corolla is narrower at 179 cm (70.5 in) versus 198.7 cm (78.2 in) for the 2021 Tesla Model S.