Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · Porsche Taycan
- Length197.7 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,561 lb – 4,766 lb
- Width78.2 in
- Porsche Taycan width77.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Taycan is 2.3 in shorter (197.7 in vs 195.4 in)
- Width: Porsche Taycan is 0.7 in narrower (78.2 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 1.7 in taller (56.3 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 114.2 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Taycan is 180 lb heavier (4,664 lb vs 4,844 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Porsche Taycan is 180 lb heavier (4,664 lb vs 4,844 lb)
- Height: Tesla Model S is 1.7 in taller (56.3 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 114.2 in)
- Length: Porsche Taycan is 2.3 in shorter (197.7 in vs 195.4 in)
- Width: Porsche Taycan is 0.7 in narrower (78.2 in vs 77.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Taycan — Porsche Taycan is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for Porsche Taycan
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche Taycan — Porsche Taycan is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche Taycan — Based on length × width (Porsche Taycan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | Porsche Taycan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 195.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 77.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 54.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 114.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,664 lb | 4,844 lb | 180 lb |
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