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2021 Tesla Model S vs. 2020 Tesla Model Y

Here’s how 2021 Tesla Model S and 2020 Tesla Model Y compare in size: 2021 Tesla Model S is longer than 2020 Tesla Model Y, offering more overall body length. 2021 Tesla Model S is wider than 2020 Tesla Model Y, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2020 Tesla Model Y is taller than 2021 Tesla Model S, adding extra vertical space.

Length
5021 mm197.7 in
4751 mm187.0 in
Width
1987 mm78.2 in
1921 mm75.6 in
Height
1431 mm56.3 in
1624 mm63.9 in

2021 Tesla Model S Side View Left
5021 mm197.7 in 🟒 +270 mm+10.6 in (+5.7%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Side View Left
4751 mm187.0 in πŸ”΄ -270 mm-10.6 in (-5.4%)
2021 Tesla Model S Front View
1987 mm78.2 in 🟒 +66 mm+2.6 in (+3.4%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Front View
1921 mm75.6 in πŸ”΄ -66 mm-2.6 in (-3.3%)
2021 Tesla Model S Rear View
1431 mm56.3 in πŸ”΄ -193 mm-7.6 in (-11.9%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Rear View
1624 mm63.9 in 🟒 +193 mm+7.6 in (+13.5%)
2021 Tesla Model S
2020 Tesla Model Y

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
SUV

Model Year:

2021
2020

Production:

2021-present Current Model
2020-2025 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5021 mm197.7 in
🟒 +270 mm+10.6 in (+5.7%) - 🟒 +271 mm+10.7 in (+5.7%)
4751 mm187.0 in
πŸ”΄ -271 mm-10.7 in (-5.4%) - πŸ”΄ -270 mm-10.6 in (-5.4%)

Width:

1987 mm78.2 in
🟒 +66 mm+2.6 in (+3.4%) - 🟒 +67 mm+2.6 in (+3.5%)
1921 mm75.6 in
πŸ”΄ -67 mm-2.6 in (-3.4%) - πŸ”΄ -66 mm-2.6 in (-3.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
1978 mm77.9 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2189 mm86.2 in
🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+2.8%)
2129 mm83.8 in
πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-2.7%)

Height:

1431 mm56.3 in
πŸ”΄ -193 mm-7.6 in (-11.9%)
1624 mm63.9 in
🟒 +193 mm+7.6 in (+13.5%)

Ground Clearance:

117 mm4.6 in
πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-32.0%) - πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-29.9%)
167-172 mm6.6-6.8 in
🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+42.7%) - 🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+47.0%)

Trunk Capacity:

709 liter25.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -145 liter-5.1 cu ft (-17.0%) - 🟒 +346 liter+12.2 cu ft (+95.3%)
363-854 liter12.8-30.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -346 liter-12.2 cu ft (-48.8%) - 🟒 +145 liter+5.1 cu ft (+20.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1739 liter61.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -419 liter-14.8 cu ft (-19.4%) - πŸ”΄ -187 liter-6.6 cu ft (-9.7%)
1926-2158 liter68.0-76.2 cu ft
🟒 +187 liter+6.6 cu ft (+10.8%) - 🟒 +419 liter+14.8 cu ft (+24.1%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2069-2162 kg4561-4766 lbs
🟒 +66 kg+146 lbs (+3.3%) - 🟒 +318 kg+701 lbs (+17.2%)
1844-2003 kg4065-4416 lbs
πŸ”΄ -318 kg-701 lbs (-14.7%) - πŸ”΄ -66 kg-146 lbs (-3.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
2369-2619 kg5223-5774 lbs

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

19-inch rims:
  • 10.5J x 19
  • 9.5J x 19
21-inch rims:
  • 10.5J x 21
  • 9.5J x 21
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 20
21-inch rims:
  • 10.5J x 21
  • 9.5J x 21
  • 21

Tire Size:

  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 265/35 R21 (W:265 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 285/40 R19 (W:285 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 295/30 R21 (W:295 | H:30 | D:21)
  • 255/35 R21 (W:255 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 255/35 R21 XL (W:255 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 255/40 R20 (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 255/40 R20 XL (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 255/45 R19 XL (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 275/35 R21 (W:275 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 275/35 R21 XL (W:275 | H:35 | D:21)

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