Model 3 vs Model S Size: How Much Bigger Is the Model S?
The Tesla Model S is 10.2″26 cm longer, 4.5″11 cm wider and the same height than the Tesla Model 3 (196.0″498 cm vs 185.8″472 cm long). (Model 3 2024–present vs Model S 2015–present)
- Tesla Model 3 (2024–present)
- Tesla Model S (2015–present)
Model 3 · 185.8″472 cm56.7″144 cm
Model S · 196.0″498 cm56.5″144 cmModel S +10.2″26 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+10.2″26 cm
longer
Length · Model S
=
same
Height
+3.3″8 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Model S
| Dimensions | Model 3 | Model S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8″472 cm | 196.0″498 cm | Model S 10.2″26 cm longer |
| Width | 72.8″185 cm | 77.3″196 cm | Model S 4.5″11 cm wider |
| Height | 56.7″144 cm | 56.5″144 cm | same |
| Wheelbase | 113.2″288 cm | 116.5″296 cm | Model S 3.3″8 cm longer |
| Ground clearance | 5.4″14 cm | 4.6″12 cm | Model S 0.8″2 cm less |
| Cargo space | 24.1 cu ft682 L | 31.6 cu ft895 L | Model S 7.5 cu ft212 L more |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Tesla Model 3
Yes, it fits
54.0″137 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Tesla Model S
Yes, it fits
41.3″105 cm to spare
Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the Model 3 or the Model S?
- The Model 3: it's 10.2″26 cm shorter and 4.5″11 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the Model 3 fits comfortably and the Model S fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
- Which has more cargo space?
- The Model S: 31.6 cu ft895 L vs 24.1 cu ft682 L behind the rear seats.
