Size comparison · drawn to scale
Tesla Model S vs Volvo ES90 V551: size comparison
- Length ES90 V551 20 mm0.8 in longer
- Width Model S 18 mm0.7 in wider
- Height ES90 V551 107 mm4 in taller
- Boot Model S 303 L10.7 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 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 S is 20 mm0.8 in shorter, 18 mm0.7 in wider and 107 mm4 in lower than the ES90 V551. Its wheelbase is 142 mm6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Model S | ES90 V551 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,980 mm16 ft 4 in16 ft 4 in4,980 mm | 5,000 mm16 ft 5 in16 ft 5 in5,000 mm | −20 mm−0.8 in −0.4% |
| Width | 1,960 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,960 mm | 1,942 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,942 mm | +18 mm+0.7 in +0.9% |
| Height | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | 1,547 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,547 mm | −107 mm−4 in −6.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,960 mm | 3,102 mm10 ft 2 in10 ft 2 in3,102 mm | −142 mm−6 in −4.6% |
| Footprint | 9.76 m²105.1 sq ft105.1 sq ft9.76 m² | 9.71 m²104.5 sq ft104.5 sq ft9.71 m² | +0.05 m²+0.5 sq ft +0.5% |
| Boot | 745 L26.3 cu ft26.3 cu ft745 L | 442 L15.6 cu ft15.6 cu ft442 L | +303 L+10.7 cu ft +68.6% |
| Kerb weight | 2,108–2,311 kg4,647–5,095 lb4,647–5,095 lb2,108–2,311 kg | 2,410–2,610 kg5,313–5,754 lb5,313–5,754 lb2,410–2,610 kg | −302 kg−666 lb −12.5% |
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 S
- Single garage
- Tight 520 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 520 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 20 mm0.8 in to spare in length, 270 mm11 in each side
ES90 V551
- Single garage
- Tight 500 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 529 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 0 mm0.0 in to spare in length, 279 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Tesla Model S or the Volvo ES90 V551?
The Tesla Model S is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Model S is 20 mm shorter, 18 mm wider and 107 mm lower than the ES90 V551. Its wheelbase is 142 mm shorter.
Will the Tesla Model S and the Volvo ES90 V551 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Tesla Model S fits, but it is tight to get out (520 mm to spare in length, 520 mm each side). The Volvo ES90 V551 fits, but it is tight to get out (500 mm to spare in length, 529 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Tesla Model S: 745 L against 442 L in the Volvo ES90 V551 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.

