2021 Tesla Model X vs 2015 Tesla Model X
Which is bigger, the 2021 Tesla Model X or 2015 Tesla Model X?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2015 Tesla Model X comes in only 0.5 cm shorter than 2021 Tesla Model X, meaning they're very comparable in length. Width excluding mirrors is exactly the same for both vehicles, with each measuring 199.9 cm. On paper, the 2015 Tesla Model X is taller by 0.4 cm, but just to look at, they appear essentially the same height. Sitting with 2.5 cm higher ground clearance, the 2015 Tesla Model X is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2021 Tesla Model X. Wheelbase length is identical between the 2015 Tesla Model X and the 2021 Tesla Model X, so both should deliver a similar driving feel.
Measurements
Length
505.7 cm (+0.5)
505.2 cm
Height
168 cm
168.4 cm (+0.4)
Width (excluding mirrors)
199.9 cm
199.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
227.1 cm
227.1 cm (+2.5)
Ground clearance
14.6 cm
17.1 cm
Wheelbase
296.5 cm (+0)
296.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
505.7 cm
53.1 cm longer than the average Crossover
505.2 cm
52.6 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
168 cm
5.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
168.4 cm
5.6 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
14.6 cm
3.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
17.1 cm
1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Tesla Model X offers a 754 L lead in the boot and a large 305 L (SAE) edge with the seats down.
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.
1,111 L (+754)
357 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.
2,471 L (+305)
2,166 L
Frunk capacity
183 L
187 L (+4)
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.
313.8 L per m (+117.8)
196 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.
157 L per m² (+58.9)
98 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.
1,111 L
372 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
357 L
382 L less 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.
2,471 L
600 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,166 L
295 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score
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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
120%
SAE: above class average (+20%)
75%
SAE: below class average (-25%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2015 Tesla Model X and 2021 Tesla Model X are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. With 2 more seats, the 2015 Tesla Model X is better suited to carrying more people than the 2021 Tesla Model X. You won't find an agility advantage in either of these models, as both have a turning circle 12.3 m.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
7 (+2)
Turning circle
12.3 m
12.3 m
Curb weight
2,337 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,337 kg
705 kg heavier than the average Crossover
N/A
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 Crossover
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Tesla Model X or 2015 Tesla Model X fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Tesla Model X 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 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 cm
2015 Tesla Model X 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 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 cm
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