2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference totals 42.3 cm, clearly separating the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback gains you 7.2 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. There is a staggering 32.3 cm between their rooflines, with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback looming high above the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Whether you choose the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, you’ll be dealing with the exact same level of road clearance as they share the same 13 cm ground clearance. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has a 28.8 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
436.9 cm (+42.3)
394.6 cm
Height
145 cm (+32.3)
112.7 cm
Body width
179.1 cm (+7.2)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
13 cm
13 cm
Wheelbase
263.9 cm (+28.8)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.8 m² (+1)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
436.9 cm
21.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
145 cm
2.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
179.1 cm
2.6 cm wider than the average Hatchback
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
Ground clearance
13 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
263.9 cm
4.8 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.8 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
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
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers a known 504 L (SAE) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is way above average for hatchback vehicles.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
504 L
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
504 L
21 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster. The decent 3-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is more family-friendly than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback outweighs the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 153 kg, and that extra mass may contribute to a more solid feel on the road while increasing fuel use and reducing responsiveness in comparison.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
5 (+3)
2
Turning circle
N/A
11.1 m
Curb weight
1,388 kg (+153)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
N/A
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,388 kg
135 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 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 47.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 56.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
56.5 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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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and 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.