2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
394.6 cm
Height
112.7 cm
112.7 cm
Body width
171.9 cm
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
13 cm
13 cm
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
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
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Measurements
Doors
2
2
Max. seats
2
2
Turning circle
11.1 m
11.1 m
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
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.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
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
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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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.