Compare 2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2016 Tesla Model S
Dimensions
The 2016 Tesla Model S is about 1023 mm longer, 113 mm wider, and 318 mm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Front view
Capacity
The 2016 Tesla Model S offers about 751 L more cargo space with the seats up and 1592 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2016 Tesla Model S has 2 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2016 Tesla Model S has 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Rear view
Misc.
The 2016 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 609 mm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster weighs about 865 kg less than the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2008 Tesla Roadster offers about 13 mm more ground clearance than the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs about 1.2 m less space to turn than the 2016 Tesla Model S.
Side view
Frequently asked questions
How do the dimensions of the 2008 Tesla Roadster compare with the 2016 Tesla Model S?
Length: 2008 Tesla Roadster 3,947 mm; 2016 Tesla Model S 4,970 mm. 2016 Tesla Model S is longer by 1,023 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2008 Tesla Roadster 1,851 mm; 2016 Tesla Model S 1,964 mm. 2016 Tesla Model S is wider by 113 mm. Height: 2008 Tesla Roadster 1,127 mm; 2016 Tesla Model S 1,445 mm. 2016 Tesla Model S is taller by 318 mm.
Which car has more cargo space?
2008 Tesla Roadster: at least 113 L 2016 Tesla Model S: at least 864 L and up to 1,705 L 2016 Tesla Model S offers about 1,592 L more space.
Which car seats more passengers?
2008 Tesla Roadster: up to 2 seats 2016 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats 2016 Tesla Model S carries more passengers.
Which car weighs more?
2008 Tesla Roadster: around 1,235 kg 2016 Tesla Model S: around 2,100 kg 2016 Tesla Model S is heavier by roughly 865 kg.
Which car is easier to maneuver?
2008 Tesla Roadster: 11.1 m 2016 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2008 Tesla Roadster should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 1.2 m.