2024 Ford Puma vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Puma or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Ford Puma sits 24 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, representing a noticeable step up in total length. The 2024 Ford Puma’s 8.6 cm width advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2024 Ford Puma towers 42.3 cm above the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Ford Puma sits 3.3 cm higher off the ground than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2024 Ford Puma has a 23.7 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
418.6 cm (+24)
394.6 cm
Height
155 cm (+42.3)
112.7 cm
Body width
180.5 cm (+8.6)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
193 cm (+7.9)
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
16.3 cm (+3.3)
13 cm
Wheelbase
258.8 cm (+23.7)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.6 m² (+0.8)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Width including mirrors
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.6 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
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
With its seats up, the 2024 Ford Puma has 456 L of space for your belongings, which is average for its segment. With the rear seats down, the 2024 Ford Puma provides 1,216 L of space when using the VDA measurement method, which is way above average for crossover.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
456 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,216 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.
172.5 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.
95.6 L per m²
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
456 L
11 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,216 L
292 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
-3%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2024 Ford Puma offers more points of entry than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. The decent 3-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2024 Ford Puma is more family-friendly than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Ford Puma is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 0.7 m tighter than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Choosing the 2008 Tesla Roadster saves you 81 kg in weight, likely resulting in a bit more "zip" during urban driving.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
5 (+3)
2
Turning circle
10.4 m
11.1 m (+0.7)
Curb weight
1,316 kg (+81)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,316 kg
316 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Puma or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Ford Puma 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 47 cm per side, and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 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 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
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Ford and Tesla 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.