2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 41 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric gains you 10.7 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 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric standing 44.8 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Sitting with 2 cm higher ground clearance, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster thanks to its 30.8 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
435.6 cm (+41)
Height
112.7 cm
157.5 cm (+44.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
171.9 cm
182.6 cm (+10.7)
Width (including mirrors)
185.1 cm
210 cm (+2)
Ground clearance
13 cm
15 cm (+30.8)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
265.9 cm (+1.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
210 cm
3.6 cm wider 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
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has 466 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats up, which is average compared to the class average for crossover. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has 1,300 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class 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
Frunk capacity
N/A
27 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 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
95.3 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.
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. With 3 more seats, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is better suited to carrying more people than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.45 m margin. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is 385 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
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
1,620 kg (+385)
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
1,620 kg
12 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 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
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