2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 84 cm longer in comparison to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which is a significant difference. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a substantial 15.6 cm wider than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. The height contrast is vast; the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe stands a massive 74.1 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The difference is substantial here, with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe offering 12.7 cm more ground clearance than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster thanks to its 65.7 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
478.6 cm (+84)
394.6 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+74.1)
112.7 cm
Body width
187.5 cm (+15.6)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
25.7 cm (+12.7)
13 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm (+65.7)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m² (+2.2)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.6 cm
16.8 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
Body width
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
25.7 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
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 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 784 L (SAE) capacity that is average for its class. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has 1,909 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for suv.
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.
784 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.
1,909 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.
246.1 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.
131.2 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.
784 L
29 L more cargo volume than the average SUV
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.
1,909 L
829 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
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.
-5%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average SUV
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2008 Tesla Roadster means managing with 2 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 4-door 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 3 more passengers than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. You’ll find the 2008 Tesla Roadster a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 0.9 m turning circle advantage. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is a featherweight compared to the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, which carries a huge 1,033 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
4 (+2)
2
Max. seats
5 (+3)
2
Turning circle
12 m (+0.9)
11.1 m
Curb weight
2,268 kg (+1,033)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
2,268 kg
179 kg lighter than the average SUV
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.
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe 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 43.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 35.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
35.5 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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