2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2017 Tesla Model 3 Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 2012 Tesla Model S and the 2017 Tesla Model 3 compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Tesla Model S measures 4970 mm (195.67 in), making it 276 mm (10.87 in) (5.6 %) longer than the 2017 Tesla Model 3 at 4694 mm (184.80 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Tesla Model S spans 1964 mm (77.32 in), which is 115 mm (4.53 in) (5.9 %) broader than the 2017 Tesla Model 3 at 1849 mm (72.80 in). As for height, the 2012 Tesla Model S stands at 1445 mm (56.89 in), giving it an extra 2 mm (0.08 in) (0.1 %) compared to the 2017 Tesla Model 3 at 1443 mm (56.81 in).
Overall, the 2012 Tesla Model S is longer, wider and taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3.
Length
4970 mm195.7 in
4694 mm184.8 in
Width
1964 mm77.3 in
1849 mm72.8 in
Height
1445 mm56.9 in
1443 mm56.8 in
4970 mm195.7 in🟢 +276 mm+10.9 in (+5.9%)
4694 mm184.8 in🔴 -276 mm-10.9 in (-5.6%)
1964 mm77.3 in🟢 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.2%)
1849 mm72.8 in🔴 -115 mm-4.5 in (-5.9%)
1445 mm56.9 in🟢 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
1443 mm56.8 in🔴 -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
2012 Tesla Model S
2017 Tesla Model 3
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Sedan, Coupe
Model Year:
2012
2017
Production:
2012-2016 Discontinued Model
2017-2020 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4970 mm195.7 in 🟢 +276 mm+10.9 in (+5.9%)
4694 mm184.8 in 🔴 -276 mm-10.9 in (-5.6%)
Width:
1964 mm77.3 in 🟢 +114 mm+4.5 in (+6.2%) - 🟢 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.2%)
1849 mm72.8 in 🔴 -115 mm-4.5 in (-5.9%) - 🔴 -114 mm-4.5 in (-5.8%)
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 🔴 -101 mm-4.0 in (-4.6%)
Height:
1427-1445 mm56.2-56.9 in 🔴 -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%) - 🟢 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
1443 mm56.8 in 🔴 -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%) - 🟢 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
Ground Clearance:
119-155 mm4.7-6.1 in 🔴 -21 mm-0.8 in (-15.0%) - 🟢 +15 mm+0.6 in (+10.7%)
140 mm5.5 in 🔴 -15 mm-0.6 in (-9.7%) - 🟢 +21 mm+0.8 in (+17.6%)
Trunk Capacity:
745 liter26.3 cu ft 🟢 +320 liter+11.3 cu ft (+75.3%)
425 liter15.0 cu ft 🔴 -320 liter-11.3 cu ft (-43.0%)
