2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a difference of 184.8 cm, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 sits in a completely different length bracket to the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The width difference is enormous, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 measuring 31 cm wider than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which can translate to broader road presence and maybe more cabin shoulder room. Height heavily favours the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2, which measures 77.8 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. If you live in a rural area, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2's 7.8 cm ground clearance lead over the 2008 Tesla Roadster is a major plus. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 is a massive 124.3 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
579.4 cm (+184.8)
Height
112.7 cm
190.5 cm (+77.8)
Body width
171.9 cm
202.9 cm (+31)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
243.1 cm (+58)
Ground clearance
13 cm
20.8 cm (+7.8)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
359.4 cm (+124.3)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
11.8 m² (+5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
579.4 cm
36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
190.5 cm
3.7 cm taller than the average Pickup
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
202.9 cm
8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
243.1 cm
20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
20.8 cm
2 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
359.4 cm
28.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
11.8 m²
1.2 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 has 2,192 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 offers 2,192 L (SAE) of total cargo volume, which is typical for pickup.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
2,192 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
2,192 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
378.3 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
186.5 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
2,192 L
755 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
2,192 L
665 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
+51%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 and 2008 Tesla Roadster, with each using a 2-door configuration. The added seat in the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 gives it the edge here, allowing it to transport one extra passenger. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 3 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 in a standard bay. We’re talking about a 759 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
2
2
Max. seats
2
3 (+1)
Turning circle
11.1 m
14.1 m (+3)
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,994 kg (+759)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
14.1 m
1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,994 kg
257 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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
-9%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 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
2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x2 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: exceeds the bay's length by 30 cm.
Body side clearance
36 cm
Length over bay
30 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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