Compare 2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2020 Tesla Model Y
Dimensions
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is about 843 mm longer, 69 mm wider, and 496 mm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Front view


Capacity
The 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 741 L more cargo space with the seats up and 1928 L more cargo space with the seats folded than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 3 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Rear view


Misc.
The 2020 Tesla Model Y has a wheelbase about 539 mm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster weighs about 666 kg less than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 38 mm more ground clearance than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs about 1 m less space to turn than the 2020 Tesla Model Y.
Side view


Frequently asked questions
How do the dimensions of the 2008 Tesla Roadster compare with the 2020 Tesla Model Y?
Length: 2008 Tesla Roadster 3,947 mm; 2020 Tesla Model Y 4,790 mm. 2020 Tesla Model Y is longer by 843 mm. Width (excluding mirrors): 2008 Tesla Roadster 1,851 mm; 2020 Tesla Model Y 1,920 mm. 2020 Tesla Model Y is wider by 69 mm. Height: 2008 Tesla Roadster 1,127 mm; 2020 Tesla Model Y 1,623 mm. 2020 Tesla Model Y is taller by 496 mm.
Which car has more cargo space?
2008 Tesla Roadster: at least 113 L 2020 Tesla Model Y: at least 854 L and up to 2,041 L 2020 Tesla Model Y offers about 1,928 L more space.
Which car seats more passengers?
2008 Tesla Roadster: up to 2 seats 2020 Tesla Model Y: up to 5 seats 2020 Tesla Model Y carries more passengers.
Which car weighs more?
2008 Tesla Roadster: around 1,235 kg 2020 Tesla Model Y: around 1,901 kg 2020 Tesla Model Y is heavier by roughly 666 kg.
Which car is easier to maneuver?
2008 Tesla Roadster: 11.1 m 2020 Tesla Model Y: 12.1 m 2008 Tesla Roadster should feel easier to manoeuvre by about 1 m.

