2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2008 Tesla Roadster

Hyundai Santa Fe

2023

Tesla Roadster

2008

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Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is about 88.3 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider, 65.3 cm taller, and 7.8 cm higher than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Length: 4830 mm
Height: 1780 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1900 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2206 mm
Ground clearance: 208 mm
Wheelbase: 2815 mm

Length: 3947 mm
Height: 1127 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1851 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1851 mm
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Wheelbase: 2351 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 628 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1949 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 113 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has a wheelbase about 46.4 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe weighs about 665 kg more than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs about 0.5 m less space to turn than the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 3 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 7
Turning circle: 11.6 m
Curb weight: 1900 kg

Doors: 2
Max. seats: 2
Turning circle: 11.1 m
Curb weight: 1235 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Tesla Roadster against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

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2008 Tesla Roadster

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 88.3 cm (34.8 in). The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is wider than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 4.9 cm (1.9 in). The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 65.3 cm (25.7 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has a VDA seats up rating of 628 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,949 L. The 2008 Tesla Roadster has an SAE/EPA rating of 113 L.

Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2008 Tesla Roadster seat more passengers?

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe seats up to 7 passengers, while 2008 Tesla Roadster seats up to 2.

Which car is heavier: the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is 665 kg (1466 lb) heavier than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) compared with 11.6 m (38.1 ft) for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. In tight spaces, the 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) versus 11.6 m (38.1 ft) for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter at 394.7 cm (155.4 in) versus 483 cm (190.2 in) for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, and the 2008 Tesla Roadster is narrower at 185.1 cm (72.9 in) versus 190 cm (74.8 in) for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe.