2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 14.2 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2020 Dacia Sandero provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is the leaner of the two, sitting 6.5 cm narrower than the 2020 Dacia Sandero for easier navigation through city traffic. The height contrast is vast; the 2020 Dacia Sandero stands a massive 37.2 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. A 3.2 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2020 Dacia Sandero a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2020 Dacia Sandero offers 25.3 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
408.8 cm (+14.2)
Height
112.7 cm
149.9 cm (+37.2)
Body width
171.9 cm
178.4 cm (+6.5)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
200.7 cm (+15.6)
Ground clearance
13 cm
16.2 cm (+3.2)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
260.4 cm (+25.3)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
7.3 m² (+0.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
7.3 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2020 Dacia Sandero’s confirmed 328 L (VDA) capacity is average for its class, serving as our primary reference point for this matchup. With the rear seats down, the 2020 Dacia Sandero provides 1,108 L of space when using the VDA measurement method, which is way above average for hatchback.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
328 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,108 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
N/A
147 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
N/A
82.4 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
328 L
15 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,108 L
10 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-1%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2020 Dacia Sandero when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster. The decent 3-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2020 Dacia Sandero is more family-friendly than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.6 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. At 220 kg lighter, the 2020 Dacia Sandero is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m (+0.6)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,235 kg (+220)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2008 Tesla Roadster parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 51.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 77.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
51.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
77.5 cm
2020 Dacia Sandero parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 70.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70.5 cm
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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Dacia documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.