Compare 2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2021 Tesla Model S
Dimensions
The 2021 Tesla Model S is about 1074 mm longer, 136 mm wider, and 304 mm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Front view
Capacity
The 2021 Tesla Model S offers about 685 L more cargo space with the seats up and 1715 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2021 Tesla Model S has 2 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2021 Tesla Model S has 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Rear view
Misc.
The 2021 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 609 mm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster weighs about 833 kg less than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2008 Tesla Roadster offers about 13 mm more ground clearance than the 2021 Tesla Model S. The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs about 1.2 m less space to turn than the 2021 Tesla Model S.
Side view
Frequently asked questions
How do the dimensions of the 2008 Tesla Roadster compare with the 2021 Tesla Model S?
Length: 2008 Tesla Roadster 3,947 mm; 2021 Tesla Model S 5,021 mm. 2021 Tesla Model S is longer by 1,074 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2008 Tesla Roadster 1,851 mm; 2021 Tesla Model S 1,987 mm. 2021 Tesla Model S is wider by 136 mm. Height: 2008 Tesla Roadster 1,127 mm; 2021 Tesla Model S 1,431 mm. 2021 Tesla Model S is taller by 304 mm.
Which car has more cargo space?
2008 Tesla Roadster: at least 113 L 2021 Tesla Model S: at least 798 L and up to 1,828 L 2021 Tesla Model S offers about 1,715 L more space.
Which car seats more passengers?
2008 Tesla Roadster: up to 2 seats 2021 Tesla Model S: up to 5 seats 2021 Tesla Model S carries more passengers.
Which car weighs more?
2008 Tesla Roadster: around 1,235 kg 2021 Tesla Model S: around 2,068 kg 2021 Tesla Model S is heavier by roughly 833 kg.
Which car is easier to maneuver?
2008 Tesla Roadster: 11.1 m 2021 Tesla Model S: 12.3 m 2008 Tesla Roadster should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 1.2 m.