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2021 Tesla Model S

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Compare 2021 Tesla Model S vs 2020 Volkswagen ID.4

2021 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 side view comparison
2021 Tesla Model S5021 mm
2020 Volkswagen ID.44584 mm

Dimensions

The 2021 Tesla Model S is about 437 mm longer and 135 mm wider than the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4, while the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 is about 203 mm taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S.

2021 Tesla Model S
2020 Volkswagen ID.4

5021 mm (+437)
Length
4584 mm

1987 mm (+135)
Width exc. mirrors
1852 mm

2189 mm
Width inc. mirrors

1431 mm
Height
(+203) 1634 mm

Front view

2021 Tesla Model S — Front view
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Front view

Capacity

The 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 has one more door than the 2021 Tesla Model S. Both models have 5 seats.

2021 Tesla Model S
2020 Volkswagen ID.4

798 L
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)

1828 L
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)

798 L
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)

1828 L
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)

4
Doors
5

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2021 Tesla Model S — Rear view
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Rear view

Misc.

The 2021 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 189 mm longer than the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 needs about 0.7 m less space to turn than the 2021 Tesla Model S.

2021 Tesla Model S
2020 Volkswagen ID.4

2960 mm (+189)
Wheelbase
2771 mm

2068 kg
Curb weight

117 mm
Ground clearance

12.3 m (+0.7)
Turning circle
11.6 m

Side view

2021 Tesla Model S — Side view
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2021 Tesla Model S compare with the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4?

Length: 2021 Tesla Model S 5,021 mm; 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 4,584 mm. 2021 Tesla Model S is longer by 437 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2021 Tesla Model S 1,987 mm; 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 1,852 mm. 2021 Tesla Model S is wider by 135 mm. Height: 2021 Tesla Model S 1,431 mm; 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 1,634 mm. 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 is taller by 203 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2021 Tesla Model S: at least 798 L and up to 1,828 L


Which car seats more passengers?

2021 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats 2020 Volkswagen ID.4: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2021 Tesla Model S: around 2,068 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2021 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2020 Volkswagen ID.4: 11.6 m 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 0.7 m.

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