2017 Jeep Wrangler vs 2008 Tesla Roadster

Jeep Wrangler

2017

Tesla Roadster

2008

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Which is bigger, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is about 29 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider, 74.1 cm taller, and 11.6 cm higher than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Length: 4237 mm
Height: 1868 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1875 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: 246 mm
Wheelbase: 2460 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

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler offers about 785 L more cargo space with the seats up (SAE/EPA seats up) than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 898 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 2050 L

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 2017 Jeep Wrangler has a wheelbase about 10.9 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler weighs about 584 kg more than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler needs about 0.6 m less space to turn than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Both models have 2 doors. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 2 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Doors: 2
Max. seats: 4
Turning circle: 10.5 m
Curb weight: 1819 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 2017 Jeep Wrangler 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.

2017 Jeep Wrangler

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2008 Tesla Roadster

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 29 cm (11.4 in). The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is wider than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 2.4 cm (0.9 in). The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 74.1 cm (29.2 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Based on the SAE/EPA seats-up rating, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 785 L more cargo/boot space than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2008 Tesla Roadster seat more passengers?

2017 Jeep Wrangler seats up to 4 passengers, while 2008 Tesla Roadster seats up to 2.

Which car is heavier: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is 584 kg (1287 lb) heavier than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.4 ft) compared with 11.1 m (36.3 ft) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster. 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 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.4 ft) versus 11.1 m (36.3 ft) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter at 394.7 cm (155.4 in) versus 423.7 cm (166.8 in) for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, and the 2008 Tesla Roadster is narrower at 185.1 cm (72.9 in) versus 187.5 cm (73.8 in) for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.