2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 29.1 cm shorter, the 2008 Tesla Roadster could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. At 15.6 cm wider, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler would better suit the open road, while the 2008 Tesla Roadster would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is an incredible 74.1 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2008 Tesla Roadster. There’s a clear shift in capability here, with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler offering 11.6 cm more clearance than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
423.7 cm (+29.1)
394.6 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+74.1)
112.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm (+15.6)
171.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+11.6)
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+10.9)
13 cm
Wheelbase
246 cm (+1.2)
235.1 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
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
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and 2008 Tesla Roadster come with a 2-door setup, providing identical passenger access. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler can handle 2 additional passengers than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which is a decent step up in practicality. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.55 m difference. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2008 Tesla Roadster’s 566 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
2
2
Max. seats
4 (+2)
2
Turning circle
10.5 m
11.1 m (+0.6)
Curb weight
1,801 kg (+566)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
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.
115%
15% more manoeuvrable than the average SUV
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 43.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 63 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
63 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 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
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