2017 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2012 Tesla Model S 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 2017 Tesla Model 3 and the 2012 Tesla Model S compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Tesla Model S comes in at 4970 mm (195.67 in), giving it a 276 mm (10.87 in) (5.6 %) advantage over the 2017 Tesla Model 3 at 4694 mm (184.80 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Tesla Model S stretches to 1964 mm (77.32 in), making it 115 mm (4.53 in) (5.9 %) wider than the 2017 Tesla Model 3 at 1849 mm (72.80 in). As for height, the 2012 Tesla Model S reaches 1445 mm (56.89 in), which is 2 mm (0.08 in) (0.1 %) taller than 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
4694 mm184.8 in
4970 mm195.7 in
Width
1849 mm72.8 in
1964 mm77.3 in
Height
1443 mm56.8 in
1445 mm56.9 in
4694 mm184.8 in🔴 -276 mm-10.9 in (-5.6%)
4970 mm195.7 in🟢 +276 mm+10.9 in (+5.9%)
1849 mm72.8 in🔴 -115 mm-4.5 in (-5.9%)
1964 mm77.3 in🟢 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.2%)
1443 mm56.8 in🔴 -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
1445 mm56.9 in🟢 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
2017 Tesla Model 3
2012 Tesla Model S
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan, Coupe
Hatchback
Model Year:
2017
2012
Production:
2017-2020 Discontinued Model
2012-2016 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4694 mm184.8 in 🔴 -276 mm-10.9 in (-5.6%)
4970 mm195.7 in 🟢 +276 mm+10.9 in (+5.9%)
Width:
1849 mm72.8 in 🔴 -115 mm-4.5 in (-5.9%) - 🔴 -114 mm-4.5 in (-5.8%)
1964 mm77.3 in 🟢 +114 mm+4.5 in (+6.2%) - 🟢 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
1933 mm76.1 in
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
2088 mm82.2 in 🔴 -101 mm-4.0 in (-4.6%)
2189 mm86.2 in 🟢 +101 mm+4.0 in (+4.8%)
Height:
1443 mm56.8 in 🔴 -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%) - 🟢 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
1427-1445 mm56.2-56.9 in 🔴 -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%) - 🟢 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
Ground Clearance:
140 mm5.5 in 🔴 -15 mm-0.6 in (-9.7%) - 🟢 +21 mm+0.8 in (+17.6%)
119-155 mm4.7-6.1 in 🔴 -21 mm-0.8 in (-15.0%) - 🟢 +15 mm+0.6 in (+10.7%)
Trunk Capacity:
425 liter15.0 cu ft 🔴 -320 liter-11.3 cu ft (-43.0%)
745 liter26.3 cu ft 🟢 +320 liter+11.3 cu ft (+75.3%)
