2021 Tesla Model S vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference totals 43.7 cm, clearly separating the 2021 Tesla Model S and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2021 Tesla Model S gains you 13.5 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. A 18.2 cm height difference means the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2021 Tesla Model S. A 4.3 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 19.4 cm shorter between the axles than the 2021 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Length
502.1 cm (+43.7)
458.4 cm
Height
143 cm
161.2 cm (+18.2)
Body width
198.7 cm (+13.5)
185.2 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm (+8.1)
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
16 cm (+4.3)
Wheelbase
296 cm (+19.4)
276.6 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m² (+1.5)
8.5 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
502.1 cm
29.2 cm longer than the average Sedan
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
143 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
198.7 cm
15.7 cm wider than the average Sedan
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
11.7 cm
2.3 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
1.3 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Both measurements tip in favour of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, which has a significant 149 L larger boot and a noticeable 79 L (SAE) bigger total capacity when the seats are folded.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
543 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,575 L
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
858 L (+149)
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
1,818 L (+79)
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 (+15.7)
197.3 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.
107.2 L per m² (+0.7)
106.5 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
543 L
98 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,575 L
67 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
858 L
119 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
Class benchmark unavailable.
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2021 Tesla Model S. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. When comparing the two, the 2021 Tesla Model S is much less suited to tight city centers, requiring a full 2.1 m more room to U-turn than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. The 184 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m (+2.1)
10.2 m
Curb weight
2,075 kg (+184)
1,891 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,075 kg
553 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Tesla Model S or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 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
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 44.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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