Compare Dimensions
2017 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2016 Tesla Model S

Here’s how 2017 Tesla Model 3 and 2016 Tesla Model S compare in size: 2016 Tesla Model S is longer than 2017 Tesla Model 3, providing extra length. 2016 Tesla Model S is wider than 2017 Tesla Model 3, giving it a broader stance. 2016 Tesla Model S is taller than 2017 Tesla Model 3, adding extra vertical space.

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

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan, Coupe
Hatchback

Model Year:

2017
2016

Production:

2017-2020 Discontinued Model
2016-2021 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

1933 mm76.1 in
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

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

Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

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

Trunk Capacity:

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

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1645 liter58.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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

Maximal permitted Weight:

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

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

Tire Size:

  • 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)
  • 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)

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