2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is about 197.3 cm longer, 22.1 cm wider, 85.5 cm taller, and 7.5 cm higher than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
- Length
- 3947 mm
- Height
- 1127 mm
- Width (excluding mirrors)
- 1851 mm
- Width (including mirrors)
- 1851 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2351 mm
- Length
- 5920 mm
- Height
- 1982 mm
- Width (excluding mirrors)
- 2072 mm
- Width (including mirrors)
- 2385 mm
- Ground clearance
- 205 mm
- Wheelbase
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Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Minimum and maximum cargo space
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV offers about 1824 L more cargo space with the seats up (SAE/EPA seats up) than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
- Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up)
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- Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down)
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- Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up)
- 113 L
- Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down)
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- Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up)
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- Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down)
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- Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up)
- 1937 L
- Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down)
- 1937 L
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs about 2.7 m less space to turn than the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has 2 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
- Doors
- 2
- Max. seats
- 2
- Turning circle
- 11.1 m
- Curb weight
- 1235 kg
- Doors
- 4
- Max. seats
- 5
- Turning circle
- 13.8 m
- Curb weight
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Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 197.3 cm (77.7 in). The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is wider than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 22.1 cm (8.7 in). The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 85.5 cm (33.7 in).
Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Based on the SAE/EPA seats-up rating, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has 1,824 L more cargo/boot space than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Does the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV seat more passengers?
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV seats up to 5 passengers, while 2008 Tesla Roadster seats up to 2.
Which car is heavier: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Curb weight data is not available for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
The 2008 Tesla Roadster is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) compared with 13.8 m (45.3 ft) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. In tight spaces, the 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.
Which car is better for city driving, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
The 2008 Tesla Roadster is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) versus 13.8 m (45.3 ft) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter at 394.7 cm (155.4 in) versus 592 cm (233.1 in) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, and the 2008 Tesla Roadster is narrower at 185.1 cm (72.9 in) versus 207.2 cm (81.6 in) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.