2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan extends 68.4 cm beyond 2008 Tesla Roadster, marking a substantial length advantage. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan’s 6.2 cm width advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan standing 30.8 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 0.5 cm advantage in the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. At 34.9 cm shorter, the 2008 Tesla Roadster should be significantly more nimble in the city than the longer-bodied 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
463 cm (+68.4)
Height
112.7 cm
143.5 cm (+30.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
171.9 cm
178.1 cm (+6.2)
Width (including mirrors)
185.1 cm
N/A (+0.5)
Ground clearance
13 cm
13.5 cm (+34.9)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
270 cm (+1.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Width (including mirrors)
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
N/A
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan provides a below average 371 L for the sports car segment for cargo space with the seats up.
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.
N/A
371 L
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.
N/A
371 L
25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan offers more practicality with its 4 doors compared to the 2-door layout of the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Choosing the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 3 more seats over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2008 Tesla Roadster has a turning circle of only 0.15 m wider than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is 105 kg heavier, which may give it a slightly more planted feel on the motorway compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Measurements
Doors
2
4 (+2)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m (+0.2)
10.9 m
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,340 kg (+105)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 cm
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