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2016 Tesla Model S vs. 2017 Tesla Model 3

Here’s how 2016 Tesla Model S and 2017 Tesla Model 3 compare in size: 2016 Tesla Model S is longer than 2017 Tesla Model 3, offering more overall body length. 2016 Tesla Model S is wider than 2017 Tesla Model 3, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2016 Tesla Model S is taller than 2017 Tesla Model 3, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
4979 mm196.0 in
4694 mm184.8 in
Width
1964 mm77.3 in
1849 mm72.8 in
Height
1445 mm56.9 in
1443 mm56.8 in

2016 Tesla Model S Side View Left
4979 mm196.0 in 🟒 +285 mm+11.2 in (+6.1%)
2017 Tesla Model 3 Side View Left
4694 mm184.8 in πŸ”΄ -285 mm-11.2 in (-5.7%)
2016 Tesla Model S Front View
1964 mm77.3 in 🟒 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.2%)
2017 Tesla Model 3 Front View
1849 mm72.8 in πŸ”΄ -115 mm-4.5 in (-5.9%)
2016 Tesla Model S Rear View
1445 mm56.9 in 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
2017 Tesla Model 3 Rear View
1443 mm56.8 in πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
2016 Tesla Model S
2017 Tesla Model 3

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan, Coupe

Model Year:

2016
2017

Production:

2016-2021 Discontinued Model
2017-2020 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4970-4979 mm195.7-196.0 in
🟒 +276 mm+10.9 in (+5.9%) - 🟒 +285 mm+11.2 in (+6.1%)
4694 mm184.8 in
πŸ”΄ -285 mm-11.2 in (-5.7%) - πŸ”΄ -276 mm-10.9 in (-5.6%)

Width:

1964 mm77.3 in
🟒 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.2%)
1849 mm72.8 in
πŸ”΄ -115 mm-4.5 in (-5.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
1933 mm76.1 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2189 mm86.2 in
🟒 +101 mm+4.0 in (+4.8%)
2088 mm82.2 in
πŸ”΄ -101 mm-4.0 in (-4.6%)

Height:

1445 mm56.9 in
🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
1443 mm56.8 in
πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)

Ground Clearance:

117 mm4.6 in
πŸ”΄ -23 mm-0.9 in (-16.4%)
140 mm5.5 in
🟒 +23 mm+0.9 in (+19.7%)

Trunk Capacity:

745 liter26.3 cu ft
🟒 +320 liter+11.3 cu ft (+75.3%)
425 liter15.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -320 liter-11.3 cu ft (-43.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1645 liter58.1 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2027-2253 kg4469-4967 lbs
🟒 +171 kg+377 lbs (+9.2%) - 🟒 +644 kg+1420 lbs (+40.0%)
1609-1856 kg3547-4092 lbs
πŸ”΄ -644 kg-1420 lbs (-28.6%) - πŸ”΄ -171 kg-377 lbs (-8.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2590-2720 kg5710-5997 lbs
🟒 +285 kg+628 lbs (+12.4%) - 🟒 +660 kg+1455 lbs (+32.0%)
2060-2305 kg4542-5082 lbs
πŸ”΄ -660 kg-1455 lbs (-24.3%) - πŸ”΄ -285 kg-628 lbs (-11.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
21-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 21
  • 9J x 21
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 245/35 R21 (W:245 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 245/45 R19 (W:245 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 265/35 R21 (W:265 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 235/35 R20 (W:235 | H:35 | D:20)
  • P235/35 R20 (W:235 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • P235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)
  • P235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/35 ZR20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)

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