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2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4
Side view of the 2008 Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster

2008

Ford F‑150

Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measuring 184.8 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is 31 cm wider, representing an extreme jump in size that fundamentally changes where you can physically drive. The roofline of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 is 82.1 cm higher than that of the 2008 Tesla Roadster, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 clears an additional 11.9 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 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

194.8 cm (+82.1)

Width (excluding mirrors)

171.9 cm

202.9 cm (+31)

Width (including mirrors)

185.1 cm

243.1 cm (+11.9)

Ground clearance

13 cm

24.9 cm (+124.3)

Wheelbase

235.1 cm

359.4 cm (+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

194.8 cm

8 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

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

24.9 cm

2.1 cm more 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

Front view

Front view of the 2008 Tesla Roadster
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 offers a known 2,192 L (SAE) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is way above average for pickup vehicles. The 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4's 2,192 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down is typical for its segment.

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 score

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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.

151%

SAE: above class average (+51%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2008 Tesla Roadster
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 and 2008 Tesla Roadster each built in a 2-door format. The added seat in the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 gives it the edge here, allowing it to transport one extra passenger. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 3.05 m less space to turn than the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4. We’re talking about a 887 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

2,122 kg (+887)

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

2,122 kg

129 kg lighter than the average Pickup

DriveSize manoeuvrability score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

107%

7% more manoeuvrable than the average Sports car

91%

9% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Comfortable

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 51.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 77.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

51.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

77.5 cm

2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 30 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

30 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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