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2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2

Side view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2
Side view of the 2008 Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster

2008

Ford F‑150

SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

With a difference of 194.7 cm, the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 sits in a completely different length bracket to the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 is a staggering 31 cm wider than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, we're looking at two different worlds here. There is a staggering 78.8 cm between their rooflines, with the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 looming high above the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 7.8 cm clearance advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 is in a league of its own, with a wheelbase that is 134.2 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Measurements

Length

394.6 cm

589.3 cm (+194.7)

Height

112.7 cm

191.5 cm (+78.8)

Width (excluding mirrors)

171.9 cm

202.9 cm (+31)

Width (including mirrors)

185.1 cm

243.1 cm (+7.8)

Ground clearance

13 cm

20.8 cm (+134.2)

Wheelbase

235.1 cm

369.3 cm (+5.2)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

394.6 cm

51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car

589.3 cm

46.6 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

112.7 cm

16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car

191.5 cm

4.7 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

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

369.3 cm

38.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2008 Tesla Roadster
Front view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 features a 1,495 L (SAE) boot with the seats up, which is way above average for its category. The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 has a 1,495 L (SAE) cargo area with the seats down, which is typical for its category.

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

1,495 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

1,495 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

253.7 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

125 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

1,495 L

58 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

1,495 L

32 L less 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.

102%

SAE: above class average (+2%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2008 Tesla Roadster
Rear view of the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 offers more practicality with its 4 doors compared to the 2-door layout of the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 4-seat contrast in passenger capacity between the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 and 2008 Tesla Roadster is huge. The 2008 Tesla Roadster can practically turn on a sixpence compared to the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2, which is hampered by a 3.55 m wider turning circle. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft bed 4x2 is a staggering 891 kg heavier than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Measurements

Doors

2

4 (+2)

Max. seats

2

6 (+4)

Turning circle

11.1 m

14.6 m (+3.5)

Curb weight

1,235 kg

2,126 kg (+891)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.1 m

0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car

14.6 m

1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

1,235 kg

340 kg lighter than the average Sports car

2,126 kg

125 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

88%

12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

Parking

Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Ford F‑150 SuperCrew 5.5ft 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 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 SuperCrew 5.5ft 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 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 40 cm.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

36 cm

Length over bay

40 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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