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2012 Tesla Model S

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Compare 2012 Tesla Model S vs 2020 Volkswagen ID.4

2012 Tesla Model S side view comparison
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 side view comparison
2012 Tesla Model S4970 mm
2020 Volkswagen ID.44584 mm

Dimensions

The 2012 Tesla Model S is about 386 mm longer and 112 mm wider than the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4, while the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 is about 189 mm taller than the 2012 Tesla Model S.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Volkswagen ID.4

4970 mm (+386)
Length
4584 mm

1964 mm (+112)
Width exc. mirrors
1852 mm

2189 mm
Width inc. mirrors

1445 mm
Height
(+189) 1634 mm

Front view

2012 Tesla Model S — Front view
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Front view

Capacity

Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Volkswagen ID.4

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

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

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

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

5
Doors
5

5
Max. seats
5

Rear view

2012 Tesla Model S — Rear view
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Rear view

Misc.

The 2012 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 189 mm longer than the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4. The 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 needs about 0.7 m less space to turn than the 2012 Tesla Model S.

2012 Tesla Model S
2020 Volkswagen ID.4

2960 mm (+189)
Wheelbase
2771 mm

2100 kg
Curb weight

117 mm
Ground clearance

12.3 m (+0.7)
Turning circle
11.6 m

Side view

2012 Tesla Model S — Side view
2020 Volkswagen ID.4 — Side view

Frequently asked questions


How do the dimensions of the 2012 Tesla Model S compare with the 2020 Volkswagen ID.4?

Length: 2012 Tesla Model S 4,970 mm; 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 4,584 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is longer by 386 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2012 Tesla Model S 1,964 mm; 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 1,852 mm. 2012 Tesla Model S is wider by 112 mm. Height: 2012 Tesla Model S 1,445 mm; 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 1,634 mm. 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 is taller by 189 mm.


Which car has more cargo space?

2012 Tesla Model S: at least 864 L and up to 1,705 L


Which car seats more passengers?

2012 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats 2020 Volkswagen ID.4: up to 5 seats Seating capacity is identical.


Which car weighs more?

2012 Tesla Model S: around 2,100 kg


Which car is easier to maneuver?

2012 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2020 Volkswagen ID.4: 11.6 m 2020 Volkswagen ID.4 should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 0.7 m.

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