2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Side view of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Tesla Roadster

2008

Ford F-150 Lightning

2022

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Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is about 196.4 cm longer, 18.1 cm wider, 86.2 cm taller, and 8.3 cm higher than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Length: 3947 mm
Height: 1127 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1851 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1851 mm
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Wheelbase: 2351 mm

Length: 5911 mm
Height: 1989 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 2032 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2438 mm
Ground clearance: 213 mm
Wheelbase: 3696 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning offers about 1382 L more cargo space with the seats up (SAE/EPA seats up) than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 113 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 1495 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 1495 L

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has a wheelbase about 134.5 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs about 3.5 m less space to turn than the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has 2 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Doors: 2
Max. seats: 2
Turning circle: 11.1 m
Curb weight: 1235 kg

Doors: 4
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 14.6 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2008 Tesla Roadster and 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2008 Tesla Roadster

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 196.4 cm (77.3 in). The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is wider than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 18.1 cm (7.1 in). The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 86.2 cm (33.9 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?

Based on the SAE/EPA seats-up rating, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has 1,382 L more cargo/boot space than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Does the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning seat more passengers?

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning seats up to 5 passengers, while 2008 Tesla Roadster seats up to 2.

Which car is heavier: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?

Curb weight data is not available for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) compared with 14.6 m (47.9 ft) for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. In tight spaces, the 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) versus 14.6 m (47.9 ft) for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter at 394.7 cm (155.4 in) versus 591.1 cm (232.7 in) for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, and the 2008 Tesla Roadster is narrower at 185.1 cm (72.9 in) versus 203.2 cm (80 in) for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.