Size comparison · drawn to scale
Tesla Model Y I vs Land Rover Defender L663: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Defender L663 88 mm3 in wider
- Height Defender L663 343 mm1 ft 2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:26 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Model Y I is 7 mm0.3 in shorter, 88 mm3 in narrower and 343 mm1 ft 2 in lower than the Defender L663. Its wheelbase is 132 mm5 in shorter.
| Dimension | Model Y I | Defender L663 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,751 mm15 ft 7 in15 ft 7 in4,751 mm | 4,758 mm15 ft 7 in15 ft 7 in4,758 mm | −7 mm−0.3 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,920 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,920 mm | 2,008 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,008 mm | −88 mm−3 in −4.4% |
| Height | 1,624 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,624 mm | 1,967 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,967 mm | −343 mm−1 ft 2 in −17.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm9 ft 6 in9 ft 6 in2,890 mm | 3,022 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,022 mm | −132 mm−5 in −4.4% |
| Footprint | 9.12 m²98.2 sq ft98.2 sq ft9.12 m² | 9.55 m²102.8 sq ft102.8 sq ft9.55 m² | −0.43 m²−4.7 sq ft −4.5% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 2,275–2,546 kg5,016–5,613 lb5,016–5,613 lb2,275–2,546 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Model Y I
- Single garage
- Tight 749 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 540 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 249 mm10 in to spare in length, 290 mm11 in each side
Defender L663
- Single garage
- Tight 742 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 496 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 242 mm10 in to spare in length, 246 mm10 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Tesla Model Y I or the Land Rover Defender L663?
The Land Rover Defender L663 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Model Y I is 7 mm shorter, 88 mm narrower and 343 mm lower than the Defender L663. Its wheelbase is 132 mm shorter.
Will the Tesla Model Y I and the Land Rover Defender L663 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Tesla Model Y I fits, but it is tight to get out (749 mm to spare in length, 540 mm each side). The Land Rover Defender L663 fits, but it is tight to get out (742 mm to spare in length, 496 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
