2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe extends 88.4 cm beyond 2008 Tesla Roadster, marking a substantial length advantage. At 18.1 cm wider, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe would better suit the open road, while the 2008 Tesla Roadster would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe standing 65.3 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe sits 4.7 cm higher off the ground than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. Spanning an extra 46.4 cm from axle to axle, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has a wheelbase that will allow for better passenger room than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
483 cm (+88.4)
Height
112.7 cm
178 cm (+65.3)
Body width
171.9 cm
190 cm (+18.1)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
13 cm
17.7 cm (+4.7)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
281.5 cm (+46.4)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
9.2 m² (+2.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
190 cm
5.1 cm wider 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
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer 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
9.2 m²
0.8 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 628 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1,949 L (VDA) cargo area with the seats down, which is way above average for its category.
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
628 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
1,949 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
413 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
2,254 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
225.7 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
118.8 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
628 L
183 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
1,949 L
441 L more 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
413 L
326 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
2,254 L
383 L more 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.
+20%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 3 doors, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 5-seat contrast in passenger capacity between the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Tesla Roadster is huge. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.5 m difference. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2008 Tesla Roadster’s 665 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
2
7 (+5)
Turning circle
11.1 m
11.6 m (+0.5)
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,900 kg (+665)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier 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
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 42.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 cm
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