2022 Ford Maverick vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford Maverick or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
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
507.2 cm (+112.6)
394.6 cm
Height
174.5 cm (+61.8)
112.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm (+12.5)
171.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+72.5)
13 cm
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+2.6)
235.1 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Ground clearance
N/A
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
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.
943 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.
943 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.
185.9 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.
100.8 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.
943 L
494 L less 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.
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
N/A
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.
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
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 1.15 m turning circle advantage. The 2022 Ford Maverick is 381.1 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
4 (+2)
2
Max. seats
5 (+3)
2
Turning circle
12.2 m (+1.1)
11.1 m
Curb weight
1,616 kg (+381)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter than the average Pickup
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
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.
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford Maverick or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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.
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
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