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2020 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf

Side view of the 2020 Tesla Model Y
Side view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf
Tesla Model Y
2020
Volkswagen Golf
2024

Which is bigger, the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is about 50.8 cm longer, 13.1 cm wider, and 14 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.

Length
4790 mm
Height
1623 mm
Width (excluding mirrors)
1920 mm
Width (including mirrors)
2129 mm
Ground clearance
168 mm
Wheelbase
2890 mm
Length
4282 mm
Height
1483 mm
Width (excluding mirrors)
1789 mm
Width (including mirrors)
2073 mm
Ground clearance
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Front view

Front view of the 2020 Tesla Model Y
Front view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up)
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down)
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up)
854 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down)
2041 L
Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up)
381 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down)
1237 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up)
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2020 Tesla Model Y
Rear view of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2020 Tesla Model Y has a wheelbase about 27 cm longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf needs about 1 m less space to turn than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors
5
Max. seats
5
Turning circle
12.1 m
Curb weight
1901 kg
Doors
5
Max. seats
5
Turning circle
11.1 m
Curb weight

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2020 Tesla Model Y and 2024 Volkswagen Golf against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2020 Tesla Model Y

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2024 Volkswagen Golf

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

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