2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
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
579.4 cm (+184.8)
394.6 cm
Height
194.8 cm (+82.1)
112.7 cm
Body width
202.9 cm (+31)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
243.1 cm (+58)
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
24.9 cm (+11.9)
13 cm
Wheelbase
359.4 cm (+124.3)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
11.8 m² (+5)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
579.4 cm
36.7 cm longer than the average Pickup
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
194.8 cm
8 cm taller than the average Pickup
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
202.9 cm
8.5 cm wider than the average Pickup
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Width including mirrors
243.1 cm
20.2 cm wider than the average Pickup
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Ground clearance
24.9 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average Pickup
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
359.4 cm
28.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
11.8 m²
1.2 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
Front view
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.
2,192 L
N/A
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.
2,192 L
N/A
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.
378.3 L per m
N/A
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.
186.5 L per m²
N/A
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.
2,192 L
755 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
N/A
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.
2,192 L
665 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
N/A
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
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 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
3 (+1)
2
Turning circle
14.1 m (+3)
11.1 m
Curb weight
2,122 kg (+887)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.1 m
1 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
2,122 kg
129 kg lighter than the average Pickup
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
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.
-9%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford F‑150 Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
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 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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
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