MODEL X

Tesla Model X Specs

The Tesla Model X measures 198″ long and weighs 5,269 lb in its latest generation. Across 1 generations since 2016 it grew and gained 0 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2016–2026 · Updated Sep 19, 2026
Quick answer

The current Tesla Model X is 198″ long, 79.1″ wide, on a 116.9″ wheelbase, weighing 5,269 lb. At 16.5 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Tesla Model X generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Tesla Model X, 0 lb of it since 2016, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Tesla Model X dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2016–2026198″79.1″66.1″116.9″5,269 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Model X year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 11 years on record for the Tesla Model X. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 1 new platforms below.

FIG.02·Tesla Model X dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2025198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2024198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2023198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2022198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2021198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2020198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2019198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2018198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2017198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
2016198″79.1″116.9″5,269 lb1
ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Model X fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.5-foot Tesla Model X it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Model X clears the garage by 2.5 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Tesla Model X — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 784 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Tesla Model X against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width79.1″74″+5.1″
Wheelbase116.9″114.2″+2.7″
Curb weight5,269 lb4,147 lb1,122 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 5,269 lb the Tesla Model X is 1,122 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 11 measured model years for the Tesla Model X between 2016 and 2026.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Tesla Model X fits into 1 rows instead of 11. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Tesla Model X.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Tesla Model X?

198″ (16′ 6″) in its current generation, 79.1″ wide and 66.1″ tall.

How much does a Tesla Model X weigh?

5,269 lb at the kerb.

Will a Model X fit in a garage?

At 16.5 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Model X got bigger over the years?

Not materially, by the generations we hold.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 1 generations of the Tesla Model X. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 198″ and 5,269 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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