2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2021 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2021 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With just 4.1 cm separating them, there’s little to distinguish the 2021 Tesla Model S and the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser in terms of overall length. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2021 Tesla Model S will feel near identical, as the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is only 1.3 cm wider. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is an incredible 52 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 11.8 cm clearance advantage over the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2021 Tesla Model S has a 11 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
498 cm
502.1 cm (+4.1)
Height
195 cm (+52)
143 cm
Body width
200 cm (+1.3)
198.7 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
218.9 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm (+11.8)
11.7 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm
296 cm (+11)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
10 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
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
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average SUV
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Tesla Model S has 709 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats up, which is way above average compared to the class average for sedan. The 2021 Tesla Model S is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,739 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
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.
N/A
709 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.
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.
N/A
709 L
313 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2021 Tesla Model S. Both 2021 Tesla Model S and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.5 m difference. At 420 kg lighter, the 2021 Tesla Model S is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.8 m
12.3 m (+0.5)
Curb weight
2,495 kg (+420)
2,075 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
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.
About average
About average for a SUV
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2021 Tesla Model S fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 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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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.