Size comparison · drawn to scale
Tesla Model X vs Ford Explorer VI: size comparison
- Length Explorer VI 27 mm1 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height Explorer VI 94 mm4 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:23 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 X is 27 mm1 in shorter, 5 mm0.2 in narrower and 94 mm4 in lower than the Explorer VI. Its wheelbase is 60 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Model X | Explorer VI | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,036 mm16 ft 6 in16 ft 6 in5,036 mm | 5,063 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,063 mm | −27 mm−1 in −0.5% |
| Width | 1,999 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in1,999 mm | 2,004 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,004 mm | −5 mm−0.2 in −0.2% |
| Height | 1,684 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,684 mm | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | −94 mm−4 in −5.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,965 mm | 3,025 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,025 mm | −60 mm−2 in −2.0% |
| Footprint | 10.07 m²108.4 sq ft108.4 sq ft10.07 m² | 10.15 m²109.2 sq ft109.2 sq ft10.15 m² | −0.08 m²−0.9 sq ft −0.8% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 330 L11.7 cu ft11.7 cu ft330 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 2,436–2,572 kg5,370–5,670 lb5,370–5,670 lb2,436–2,572 kg | 2,466 kg5,437 lb5,437 lb2,466 kg | −30 kg−66 lb −1.2% |
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 X
- Single garage
- Tight 464 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 501 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 36 mm1 in too long
Explorer VI
- Single garage
- Tight 437 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 498 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 63 mm2 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Tesla Model X or the Ford Explorer VI?
The Ford Explorer VI is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Model X is 27 mm shorter, 5 mm narrower and 94 mm lower than the Explorer VI. Its wheelbase is 60 mm shorter.
Will the Tesla Model X and the Ford Explorer VI fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Tesla Model X fits, but it is tight to get out (464 mm to spare in length, 501 mm each side). The Ford Explorer VI fits, but it is tight to get out (437 mm to spare in length, 498 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.
