2023 Toyota Prius vs 2015 Tesla Model X
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2015 Tesla Model X?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference totals 45.3 cm, clearly separating the 2015 Tesla Model X and 2023 Toyota Prius. At 21.7 cm wider, the 2015 Tesla Model X belongs to a completely different size class, offering a potential level of shoulder room the 2023 Toyota Prius can't match. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2015 Tesla Model X standing 26.4 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 3.4 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2015 Tesla Model X is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2015 Tesla Model X has a 21.5 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm
505.2 cm (+45.3)
Height
142 cm
168.4 cm (+26.4)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.2 cm
199.9 cm (+21.7)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
227.1 cm (+3.4)
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
17.1 cm (+21.5)
Wheelbase
275 cm
296.5 cm (+1.9)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
505.2 cm
52.6 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
168.4 cm
5.6 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
17.1 cm
1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
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 2023 Toyota Prius’s boot space advantage with the seats up is massive, offering 674 L against the 357 L (SAE) in the 2015 Tesla Model X. With the rear seats down, the 2015 Tesla Model X provides 2,166 L of space when using the SAE measurement method, which is way above average for crossover.
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.
284 L
N/A
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.
674 L (+317)
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.
N/A
2,166 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
187 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
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.
N/A
98 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.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
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.
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
N/A
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.
75%
SAE: below class average (-25%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2015 Tesla Model X and 2023 Toyota Prius both feature a 5-door design. Choosing the 2015 Tesla Model X fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 2 more seats over the 2023 Toyota Prius. There is a significant gap in agility here; the 2023 Toyota Prius can spin around in a space 1.8 m smaller than the 2015 Tesla Model X.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
7 (+2)
Turning circle
10.5 m
12.3 m (+1.8)
Curb weight
1,545 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2015 Tesla Model X fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Prius 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 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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