Size comparison · drawn to scale
Tesla Model S vs BYD Han I: size comparison
- Length Han I 15 mm0.6 in longer
- Width Model S 50 mm2 in wider
- Height Han I 55 mm2 in taller
- Boot Model S 335 L11.8 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 15 mm0.6 in shorter, 50 mm2 in wider and 55 mm2 in lower than the Han I. Its wheelbase is 40 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Model S | Han I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,980 mm16 ft 4 in16 ft 4 in4,980 mm | 4,995 mm16 ft 5 in16 ft 5 in4,995 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,960 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,960 mm | 1,910 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,910 mm | +50 mm+2 in +2.6% |
| Height | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | 1,495 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,495 mm | −55 mm−2 in −3.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,960 mm | 2,920 mm9 ft 7 in9 ft 7 in2,920 mm | +40 mm+2 in +1.4% |
| Footprint | 9.76 m²105.1 sq ft105.1 sq ft9.76 m² | 9.54 m²102.7 sq ft102.7 sq ft9.54 m² | +0.22 m²+2.4 sq ft +2.3% |
| Boot | 745 L26.3 cu ft26.3 cu ft745 L | 410 L14.5 cu ft14.5 cu ft410 L | +335 L+11.8 cu ft +81.7% |
| Kerb weight | 2,108–2,311 kg4,647–5,095 lb4,647–5,095 lb2,108–2,311 kg | 2,325 kg5,126 lb5,126 lb2,325 kg | −217 kg−478 lb −9.3% |
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
Han I
- Single garage
- Tight 505 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 545 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 5 mm0.2 in to spare in length, 295 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Tesla Model S or the BYD Han I?
The Tesla Model S is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Model S is 15 mm shorter, 50 mm wider and 55 mm lower than the Han I. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer.
Will the Tesla Model S and the BYD Han I 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 BYD Han I fits, but it is tight to get out (505 mm to spare in length, 545 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 410 L in the BYD Han I (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.

