Buick Riviera vs Tesla Model S Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick Riviera · Tesla Model S
- Length207.2 in
- Height54.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight3,713 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Tesla Model S width78.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model S is 9.5 in shorter (207.2 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Buick Riviera is 3.2 in narrower (75.0 in vs 78.2 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 1.7 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 116.5 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 951 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 4,664 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 951 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 4,664 lb)
- Length: Tesla Model S is 9.5 in shorter (207.2 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Buick Riviera is 3.2 in narrower (75.0 in vs 78.2 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 1.7 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 116.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model S — Tesla Model S is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Buick Riviera · garage fit for Tesla Model S
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Riviera — Buick Riviera is narrower by 3.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Riviera | Tesla Model S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.2 in | 197.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 78.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 116.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,713 lb | 4,664 lb | 951 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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