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
Width (excluding mirrors)
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
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
Width (excluding mirrors)
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
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 score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
107%
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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 77.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 77.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
51.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
77.5 cm
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