2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2023 Hyundai Kona is 40.4 cm longer in comparison to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which is a significant difference. The 2023 Hyundai Kona’s 10.6 cm width advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The height contrast is vast; the 2023 Hyundai Kona stands a massive 45.8 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. A 4 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2023 Hyundai Kona a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2008 Tesla Roadster. At 30.9 cm shorter, the 2008 Tesla Roadster should be significantly more nimble in the city than the longer-bodied 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
435 cm (+40.4)
Height
112.7 cm
158.5 cm (+45.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
171.9 cm
182.5 cm (+10.6)
Width (including mirrors)
185.1 cm
N/A (+4)
Ground clearance
13 cm
17 cm (+30.9)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
266 cm (+1.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
N/A
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Hyundai Kona features a 466 L (VDA) boot with the seats up, which is average for its category. With the rear seats down, the 2023 Hyundai Kona provides 1,300 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
466 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
1,300 L
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
722 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
1,804 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
174.2 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
95.5 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
466 L
21 L more 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
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
722 L
17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2008 Tesla Roadster means managing with 3 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2023 Hyundai Kona. The decent 3-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2023 Hyundai Kona is more family-friendly than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2008 Tesla Roadster has a turning circle of only 0.45 m wider than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 60 kg weight difference is enough to influence fuel efficiency and brake wear over the long term.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m (+0.5)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,295 kg (+60)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2023 Hyundai Kona 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 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
2023 Hyundai Kona 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 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
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