Compare 2020 Tesla Model Y vs 2012 Tesla Model S
Dimensions
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is about 178 mm taller than the 2012 Tesla Model S, while the 2012 Tesla Model S is about 180 mm longer and 44 mm wider than the 2020 Tesla Model Y.
Front view
Capacity
The 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 336 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2012 Tesla Model S, while the 2012 Tesla Model S delivers about 10 L more cargo space with the seats up than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.
Rear view
Misc.
The 2012 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 70 mm longer than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2020 Tesla Model Y weighs about 199 kg less than the 2012 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 51 mm more ground clearance than the 2012 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Tesla Model Y needs about 0.2 m less space to turn than the 2012 Tesla Model S.
Side view
Frequently asked questions
How do the dimensions of the 2020 Tesla Model Y compare with the 2012 Tesla Model S?
Length: 2020 Tesla Model Y 4,790 mm; 2012 Tesla Model S 4,970 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is longer by 180 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2020 Tesla Model Y 1,920 mm; 2012 Tesla Model S 1,964 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is wider by 44 mm. Height: 2020 Tesla Model Y 1,623 mm; 2012 Tesla Model S 1,445 mm. 2020 Tesla Model Y is taller by 178 mm.
Which car has more cargo space?
2020 Tesla Model Y: at least 854 L and up to 2,041 L 2012 Tesla Model S: at least 864 L and up to 1,705 L 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 336 L more space.
Which car seats more passengers?
2020 Tesla Model Y: up to 5 seats 2012 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.
Which car weighs more?
2020 Tesla Model Y: around 1,901 kg 2012 Tesla Model S: around 2,100 kg 2012 Tesla Model S is heavier by roughly 199 kg.
Which car is easier to maneuver?
2020 Tesla Model Y: 12.1 m 2012 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2020 Tesla Model Y should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 0.2 m.