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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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Compare 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2021 Tesla Model S

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning side view comparison
2021 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning5911 mm
2021 Tesla Model S5021 mm

Dimensions

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is about 890 mm longer, 45 mm wider, and 558 mm taller than the 2021 Tesla Model S.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
2021 Tesla Model S

5911 mm (+890)
Length
5021 mm

2032 mm (+45)
Width exc. mirrors
1987 mm

2438 mm (+249)
Width inc. mirrors
2189 mm

1989 mm (+558)
Height
1431 mm

Front view

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning — Front view
2021 Tesla Model S — Front view

Capacity

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning offers about 697 L more cargo space with the seats up than the 2021 Tesla Model S, while the 2021 Tesla Model S delivers about 333 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Both models have 4 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
2021 Tesla Model S

1495 L (+697)
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
798 L

1495 L
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
(+333) 1828 L

1495 L (+697)
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)
798 L

1495 L
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)
(+333) 1828 L

4
Doors
4

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning — Rear view
2021 Tesla Model S — Rear view

Misc.

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has a wheelbase about 736 mm longer than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning offers about 96 mm more ground clearance than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2021 Tesla Model S needs about 2.3 m less space to turn than the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
2021 Tesla Model S

3696 mm (+736)
Wheelbase
2960 mm

Curb weight
2068 kg

213 mm (+96)
Ground clearance
117 mm

14.6 m (+2.3)
Turning circle
12.3 m

Side view

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning — Side view
2021 Tesla Model S — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning compare with the 2021 Tesla Model S?

Length: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 5,911 mm; 2021 Tesla Model S 5,021 mm. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is longer by 890 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2,032 mm; 2021 Tesla Model S 1,987 mm. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is wider by 45 mm. Height: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 1,989 mm; 2021 Tesla Model S 1,431 mm. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is taller by 558 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: at least 1,495 L and up to 1,495 L 2021 Tesla Model S: at least 798 L and up to 1,828 L 2021 Tesla Model S offers about 333 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: up to 5 seats 2021 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2021 Tesla Model S: around 2,068 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: 14.6 m 2021 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2021 Tesla Model S should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 2.3 m.

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