2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2025 Honda HR‑V
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2025 Honda HR‑V?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2025 Honda HR‑V being 40.9 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. The 2025 Honda HR‑V gains you 7.1 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2025 Honda HR‑V standing 45.5 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The extra 2 cm of clearance helps the 2025 Honda HR‑V feel a bit more robust in daily driving. Even the 25.9 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2025 Honda HR‑V feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
435.5 cm (+40.9)
Height
112.7 cm
158.2 cm (+45.5)
Body width
171.9 cm
179 cm (+7.1)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
202.8 cm (+17.7)
Ground clearance
13 cm
15 cm (+2)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
261 cm (+25.9)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
7.8 m² (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
7.8 m²
0.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2025 Honda HR‑V features a 319 L (VDA) boot with the seats up, which is below average for its category. With the rear seats down, the 2025 Honda HR‑V provides 1,289 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.
N/A
319 L
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.
N/A
1,289 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
151.2 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
84.5 L per m²
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.
N/A
319 L
126 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
N/A
1,289 L
219 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
-15%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2025 Honda HR‑V 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 2025 Honda HR‑V is more family-friendly than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.2 m difference. With 145 kg less to pull around, the 2008 Tesla Roadster may offer slightly sharper handling than the 2025 Honda HR‑V.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m
11.3 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,380 kg (+145)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2025 Honda HR‑V 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
2025 Honda HR‑V 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Honda 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.