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2016 Tesla Model S vs. 2020 Tesla Model Y

Here’s how 2016 Tesla Model S and 2020 Tesla Model Y compare in size: 2016 Tesla Model S is longer than 2020 Tesla Model Y, offering more overall body length. 2016 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 2016 Tesla Model S, adding extra vertical space.

Length
4979 mm196.0 in
4751 mm187.0 in
Width
1964 mm77.3 in
1921 mm75.6 in
Height
1445 mm56.9 in
1624 mm63.9 in

2016 Tesla Model S Side View Left
4979 mm196.0 in 🟒 +228 mm+9.0 in (+4.8%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Side View Left
4751 mm187.0 in πŸ”΄ -228 mm-9.0 in (-4.6%)
2016 Tesla Model S Front View
1964 mm77.3 in 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.2%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Front View
1921 mm75.6 in πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.2%)
2016 Tesla Model S Rear View
1445 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -179 mm-7.0 in (-11.0%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Rear View
1624 mm63.9 in 🟒 +179 mm+7.0 in (+12.4%)
2016 Tesla Model S
2020 Tesla Model Y

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
SUV

Model Year:

2016
2020

Production:

2016-2021 Discontinued Model
2020-2025 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4970-4979 mm195.7-196.0 in
🟒 +219 mm+8.6 in (+4.6%) - 🟒 +229 mm+9.0 in (+4.8%)
4751 mm187.0 in
πŸ”΄ -229 mm-9.0 in (-4.6%) - πŸ”΄ -219 mm-8.6 in (-4.4%)

Width:

1964 mm77.3 in
🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.2%) - 🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+2.3%)
1921 mm75.6 in
πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-2.2%) - πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.2%)

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:

1445 mm56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -179 mm-7.0 in (-11.0%)
1624 mm63.9 in
🟒 +179 mm+7.0 in (+12.4%)

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:

745 liter26.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -109 liter-3.8 cu ft (-12.8%) - 🟒 +382 liter+13.5 cu ft (+105.2%)
363-854 liter12.8-30.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -382 liter-13.5 cu ft (-51.3%) - 🟒 +109 liter+3.8 cu ft (+14.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1645 liter58.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -513 liter-18.1 cu ft (-23.8%) - πŸ”΄ -281 liter-9.9 cu ft (-14.6%)
1926-2158 liter68.0-76.2 cu ft
🟒 +281 liter+9.9 cu ft (+17.1%) - 🟒 +513 liter+18.1 cu ft (+31.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2027-2253 kg4469-4967 lbs
🟒 +24 kg+53 lbs (+1.2%) - 🟒 +409 kg+902 lbs (+22.2%)
1844-2003 kg4065-4416 lbs
πŸ”΄ -409 kg-902 lbs (-18.2%) - πŸ”΄ -24 kg-53 lbs (-1.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2590-2720 kg5710-5997 lbs
πŸ”΄ -29 kg-64 lbs (-1.1%) - 🟒 +351 kg+774 lbs (+14.8%)
2369-2619 kg5223-5774 lbs
πŸ”΄ -351 kg-774 lbs (-12.9%) - 🟒 +29 kg+64 lbs (+1.1%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

  • 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)
  • 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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