Now that we have the official numbers from Tesla on the Model 3, here's a comparison chart of the two models. Interior space is very similar with the Model 3 ahead (no pun intended) on headroom for both the front and rear passengers, legroom is essentially the same - Model S rear is ¼" more, and the Model S width ends up being about ½" to ¾" more per passenger over the various measurements.

For the exterior numbers, these are about what we saw reported by MotorTrend's estimates last year (and Tesla's teaser earlier this year), however odd that their is a 8.9" difference on the S when the mirrors are folded and on the Model 3 the difference is only 4.1" - so not sure if there is some error in one set of numbers or the other or if the folding mechanism works differently - but they essentially appear that they should fold nearly the same (or if on one car they sit inside the hippy fenders more than the other possibly).

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Thanks for sharing! I love the fact that I'm going to have more room in my garage and somehow have a roomier car at the same time. Win!

 

@MelindaV it is curious about the width. Maybe they only accounted for one folding mirror not 2x. Total speculation though.

 

Cool news...I am 6'5 and have a long torso so that extra 1.8" in headroom will help me out!!

 

Now that we have the official numbers from Tesla on the Model 3, here's a comparison chart of the two models. Interior space is very similar with the Model 3 ahead (no pun intended) on headroom for both the front and rear passengers, legroom is essentially the same - Model S rear is ¼" more, and the Model S width ends up being about ½" to ¾" more per passenger over the various measurements.

For the exterior numbers, these are about what we saw reported by MotorTrend's estimates last year (and Tesla's teaser earlier this year), however odd that their is a 8.9" difference on the S when the mirrors are folded and on the Model 3 the difference is only 4.1" - so not sure if there is some error in one set of numbers or the other or if the folding mechanism works differently - but they essentially appear that they should fold nearly the same (or if on one car they sit inside the hippy fenders more than the other possibly).

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any idea what shipping charges will be? I'm in Naples FL

 

The destination charge is $1,000 regardless of where you are in the US, so technically speaking cheapest for us Floridians since the car is traveling the furthest distance.

 

@MelindaV it is curious about the width. Maybe they only accounted for one folding mirror not 2x. Total speculation though.

Yeah, the width numbers look a bit screwy. I'd like to know the actual car body width, ignoring the mirrors.

 

Tesla just updated the width to - 82.2" and 76.1" with mirrors folded on their website.

 

Doesn't that make it wider than Model S?

 

When I first read on Tesla's forum all the shouting about width, I thought "More millennials, sigh". Now I'm eating crow. Parking next to my 4Runner is going to be TIGHT. Anyone know; can you make the mirrors fold in while moving forward? Or what is the ground to top of mirror height? They may slide under the sideviews of the 4Runner.

 

With the premium package you will be able to fold the mirrors in and out from the screen. I'm 99.9% certain of that. I know there is a setting to have it automatically happen, but I assume you can simply press a button to trigger it.

 

Standard has power folding mirrors as stated in the press kit. I think the premium gives the ability to auto-fold when parking and different driver profiles.

Plus, I love that the model 3 is going to be just an inch narrower than the model s. That means it isn’t going to be that squished anymore...

 

Standard has power folding mirrors as stated in the press kit. I think the premium gives the ability to auto-fold when parking and different driver profiles.

Plus, I love that the model 3 is going to be just an inch narrower than the model s. That means it isn't going to be that squished anymore...

Are you sure that's true?

Tesla says the standard convenience feature is power adjustable side mirrors.

The premium upgrades package specifically adds power folding side mirrors.

I think the standard mirrors can fold, but you must do so manually.

 

Oh sorry, I read that wrong!

 

No problem.

I just wanted to make sure that was clear for anyone else who is reading this thread.

 

(WITH UPDATED WIDTH PER TESLA)
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Uhmmm... Shouldn't the 'difference' column be updated for the width as well...?

 

There's still some doubts about the width of the M3. Several threads on this issue. Official stats from Tesla are 76.1" (mirrors folded) and 82.2" (mirrors out). Seems kinda wide...how about some M3OC'er sliding a tape measure under the car and giving us the straight dope?

 

I'm thinking the 76" is accurate. In the pix with it parked next to an i3, the i3 looks super skinny and it's 70" wide. Same next to a Bolt (also 70")

 

I'm thinking the 76" is accurate. In the pix with it parked next to an i3, the i3 looks super skinny and it's 70" wide. Same next to a Bolt (also 70")

My problem is with comparison to the width of the Model S. The Tesla site lists the width of the S (mirrors folded)as 77.3". This is only 1.2" wider than the 3 (mirrors folded). Take a look at this pic: forgetting about the mirrors, the body of the 3 appears to be quite a bit narrower than the S. I realize that the camera lens and angles might introduce errors, but...

 

My problem is with comparison to the width of the Model S. The Tesla site lists the width of the S (mirrors folded)as 77.3". This is only 1.2" wider than the 3 (mirrors folded). Take a look at this pic: forgetting about the mirrors, the body of the 3 appears to be quite a bit narrower than the S. I realize that the camera lens and angles might introduce errors, but... View attachment 3063

Valid point. Assuming the spaces are the same width, even discounting the off-center parking, there is a significant difference between the lines and vehicles.

 

Here's to hoping that the Model 3 is significantly narrower than the Model S, which is too wide for some garages.

 

It definitely is! I saw/drooled over my first one yesterday and it is that "perfect" size my old E36 M3 Sedan was where 4 adults with quite a bit of stuff can be hauled comfortably.

Just big enough but no bigger- my definition of perfect!

 

Finally got a in person view of the Model 3, from the outside it looks like the drivers left shoulder room might be fairly tight. Any comment/feedback on the door side shoulder room from inside are appreciated from anyone who has actually driven/ridden in a M3

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Model 3 next to the Model S - both in Deep Blue Metallic

 

Gosh, doesn't that make the old S look dated...

 

Can someone tell me (if the information is out there) or measure (new owners ) the height from the ground to the driver's seat as well as height from the ground to the top of the entrance to the driver's seat, for all three Tesla cars (S, X 3)?

 

I'll add it to the growing list and watch for it it come in. I'm assuming get you specifically want with the seat at the highest, right?

 

Good news in the Model 3 owner's manual for people with small garage openings. Its body is 3 inches narrower than we assumed. Unlike the Model S, the mirrors on the Model 3 stick out from the body when they're folded.

Overall Width (including mirrors) 82 in
Overall Width (including folded mirrors) 76 in
Overall Width (excluding mirrors) 73 in

 

Good news in the Model 3 owner's manual for people with small garage openings. Its body is 3 inches narrower than we assumed. Unlike the Model S, the mirrors on the Model 3 stick out from the body when they're folded.

Overal Width (including mirrors) 82 in
Overall Width (including folded mirrors) 76 in
Overall Width (excluding mirrors) 73 in

Those numbers do not compute, the mirrors would have to be only 1.5" thick to only add 3" to the width when folded. And, only stick out 3" when not folded.

 

=1,000 words:

 

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It's amazing how the Model 3 is smaller yet simultaneously feels bigger!

 

From my Fremont stalking mission back in Sept. 2017.

 

With the back seats being do low...it is very uncomfortable for a tall person like me! And you can't put your feet under the seats in from if you...