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2020 Volkswagen ID.4

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Compare 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2012 Tesla Model S

2012 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 side view comparison
2020 Volkswagen ID.44584 mm
2012 Tesla Model S4970 mm

Dimensions

The 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 is about 189 mm taller than the 2012 Tesla Model S, while the 2012 Tesla Model S is about 386 mm longer and 112 mm wider than the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4.

2020 Volkswagen ID.4
2012 Tesla Model S

4584 mm
Length
(+386) 4970 mm

1852 mm
Width exc. mirrors
(+112) 1964 mm

Width inc. mirrors
2189 mm

1634 mm (+189)
Height
1445 mm

Front view

2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Front view
2012 Tesla Model S — Front view

Capacity

Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

2020 Volkswagen ID.4
2012 Tesla Model S

Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
864 L

Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
1705 L

Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)
864 L

Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)
1705 L

5
Doors
5

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Rear view
2012 Tesla Model S — Rear view

Misc.

The 2012 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 189 mm longer than the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 needs about 0.7 m less space to turn than the 2012 Tesla Model S.

2020 Volkswagen ID.4
2012 Tesla Model S

2771 mm
Wheelbase
(+189) 2960 mm

Curb weight
2100 kg

Ground clearance
117 mm

11.6 m
Turning circle
(+0.7) 12.3 m

Side view

2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Side view
2012 Tesla Model S — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 compare with the 2012 Tesla Model S?

Length: 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 4,584 mm; 2012 Tesla Model S 4,970 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is longer by 386 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 1,852 mm; 2012 Tesla Model S 1,964 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is wider by 112 mm. Height: 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 1,634 mm; 2012 Tesla Model S 1,445 mm. 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 is taller by 189 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2012 Tesla Model S: at least 864 L and up to 1,705 L


Which car seats more passengers?

2020 Volkswagen ID.4: up to 5 seats 2012 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2012 Tesla Model S: around 2,100 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2020 Volkswagen ID.4: 11.6 m 2012 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 0.7 m.

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