Model Y vs Model S Size: How Much Bigger Is the Model S?

The Tesla Model S is 7.0″18 cm longer, 1.7″4 cm wider and 7.4″19 cm lower than the Tesla Model Y (196.0″498 cm vs 189.0″480 cm long). (Model S 2015–present vs Model Y 2026–present)

Tesla Model S (2015–present)
Tesla Model Y (2026–present)

Model S · 196.0″498 cm56.5″144 cm Tesla Model Y (2026–present)

Model Y · 189.0″480 cm63.9″162 cmModel S +7.0″18 cm longer

To scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.

+7.0″18 cm

longer

Length · Model S

+7.4″19 cm

taller

Height · Model Y

+2.7″7 cm

longer

Wheelbase · Model S

Dimensions	Model S	Model Y	Difference
Length	196.0″498 cm	189.0″480 cm	Model Y 7.0″18 cm shorter
Width	77.3″196 cm	75.6″192 cm	Model Y 1.7″4 cm narrower
Height	56.5″144 cm	63.9″162 cm	Model Y 7.4″19 cm taller
Wheelbase	116.5″296 cm	113.8″289 cm	Model Y 2.7″7 cm shorter
Ground clearance	4.6″12 cm	7.0″18 cm	Model Y 2.4″6 cm more
Cargo space	31.6 cu ft895 L	29.0 cu ft821 L	Model Y 2.6 cu ft74 L less

Do they fit in a garage?

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Tesla Model S

Yes, it fits

41.3″105 cm to spare

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Tesla Model Y

Yes, it fits

44.0″112 cm to spare

Quick answers

Which is easier to park, the Model S or the Model Y?: The Model Y: it's 7.0″18 cm shorter and 1.7″4 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?: In a 20 ft deep garage, the Model S fits comfortably and the Model Y fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?: The Model S: 31.6 cu ft895 L vs 29.0 cu ft821 L behind the rear seats.

Model Y vs Model S Size: How Much Bigger Is the Model S?

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