2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With 105 cm between them, these two vehicles sit at opposite ends of the length scale. At 25.7 cm wider, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade would better suit the open road, while the 2008 Tesla Roadster would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. There is a staggering 62.3 cm between their rooflines, with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade looming high above the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 7.1 cm clearance advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is 55 cm longer in the wheelbase, putting it in a completely different category of ride and comfort when compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Measurements
Length
499.6 cm (+105)
394.6 cm
Height
175 cm (+62.3)
112.7 cm
Body width
197.6 cm (+25.7)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+7.1)
13 cm
Wheelbase
290.1 cm (+55)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.9 m² (+3.1)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
499.6 cm
47 cm longer than the average Crossover
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
175 cm
12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
197.6 cm
12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
290.1 cm
17.7 cm longer 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.
9.9 m²
1.5 m² larger 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
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 510 L (SAE) capacity that is above average for its class. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 2,447 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
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.
510 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.
2,447 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.
237.8 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.
120.3 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.
510 L
229 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
2,447 L
576 L more 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.
-8%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster. With a 6-seat advantage, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade is clearly built to carry far larger groups than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2023 Hyundai Palisade during tight turns, given its 0.7 m wider radius. This 657 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
8 (+6)
2
Turning circle
11.8 m (+0.7)
11.1 m
Curb weight
1,892 kg (+657)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,892 kg
260 kg heavier 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.
-8%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Palisade or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Hyundai Palisade 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 38.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 25 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
38.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
25 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 Hyundai 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.