2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2022 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2022 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show over 112.6 cm of separation between the 2022 Ford Maverick and 2008 Tesla Roadster, which is a huge difference. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is the leaner of the two, sitting 12.5 cm narrower than the 2022 Ford Maverick for easier navigation through city traffic. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2022 Ford Maverick towers 61.8 cm above the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Side-by-side, the 2022 Ford Maverick’s wheelbase looks incredibly long next to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, with 72.5 cm between them.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
507.2 cm (+112.6)
Height
112.7 cm
174.5 cm (+61.8)
Body width
171.9 cm
184.4 cm (+12.5)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
212.1 cm (+27)
Ground clearance
13 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
307.6 cm (+72.5)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
9.4 m² (+2.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
N/A
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter 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
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Ford Maverick offers a known 943 L (SAE) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is way above average for pickup vehicles. The 2022 Ford Maverick's 943 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
943 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
943 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
185.9 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
100.8 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
943 L
494 L less 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
943 L
584 L less 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.
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2022 Ford Maverick offers more practicality with its 4 doors compared to the 2-door layout of the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Choosing the 2022 Ford Maverick fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 3 more seats over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. You’ll find the 2008 Tesla Roadster a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.1 m turning circle advantage. The 2022 Ford Maverick is 381 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
2
4 (+2)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m
12.2 m (+1.1)
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,616 kg (+381)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,616 kg
635 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
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2022 Ford Maverick 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
2022 Ford Maverick 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Ford documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.