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Compare 2012 Tesla Model S vs 2020 Tesla Model Y

2012 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2020 Tesla Model Y side view comparison
2012 Tesla Model S4970 mm
2020 Tesla Model Y4790 mm

Dimensions

The 2012 Tesla Model S is about 180 mm longer and 44 mm wider than the 2020 Tesla Model Y, while the 2020 Tesla Model Y is about 178 mm taller than the 2012 Tesla Model S.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Tesla Model Y

4970 mm (+180)
Length
4790 mm

1964 mm (+44)
Width exc. mirrors
1920 mm

2189 mm (+60)
Width inc. mirrors
2129 mm

1445 mm
Height
(+178) 1623 mm

Front view

2012 Tesla Model S — Front view
2020 Tesla Model Y — Front view

Capacity

The 2012 Tesla Model S offers about 10 L more cargo space with the seats up than the 2020 Tesla Model Y, while the 2020 Tesla Model Y delivers about 336 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2012 Tesla Model S. Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Tesla Model Y

864 L (+10)
Min. cargo capacity (global - seats up)
854 L

1705 L
Max. cargo capacity (global - seats down)
(+336) 2041 L

864 L (+10)
Min. cargo capacity (USA - seats up)
854 L

1705 L
Max. cargo capacity (USA - seats down)
(+336) 2041 L

5
Doors
5

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2012 Tesla Model S — Rear view
2020 Tesla Model Y — Rear view

Misc.

The 2012 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 70 mm longer than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2012 Tesla Model S weighs about 199 kg more than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 51 mm more ground clearance than the 2012 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Tesla Model Y needs about 0.2 m less space to turn than the 2012 Tesla Model S.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Tesla Model Y

2960 mm (+70)
Wheelbase
2890 mm

2100 kg (+199)
Curb weight
1901 kg

117 mm
Ground clearance
(+51) 168 mm

12.3 m (+0.2)
Turning circle
12.1 m

Side view

2012 Tesla Model S — Side view
2020 Tesla Model Y — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2012 Tesla Model S compare with the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Length: 2012 Tesla Model S 4,970 mm; 2020 Tesla Model Y 4,790 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is longer by 180 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2012 Tesla Model S 1,964 mm; 2020 Tesla Model Y 1,920 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is wider by 44 mm. Height: 2012 Tesla Model S 1,445 mm; 2020 Tesla Model Y 1,623 mm. 2020 Tesla Model Y is taller by 178 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2012 Tesla Model S: at least 864 L and up to 1,705 L 2020 Tesla Model Y: at least 854 L and up to 2,041 L 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 336 L more space.


Which car seats more passengers?

2012 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats 2020 Tesla Model Y: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2012 Tesla Model S: around 2,100 kg 2020 Tesla Model Y: around 1,901 kg 2012 Tesla Model S is heavier by roughly 199 kg.


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2012 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2020 Tesla Model Y: 12.1 m 2020 Tesla Model Y should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 0.2 m.

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