2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs 2008 Tesla Roadster

Toyota Corolla

2023 Touring Sports

Tesla Roadster

2008

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Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is about 70.3 cm longer, 33.3 cm taller, and 0.5 cm higher than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, while the 2008 Tesla Roadster is about 6.1 cm wider than the 2023 Toyota Corolla.

Length: 4650 mm
Height: 1460 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1790 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm

Length: 3947 mm
Height: 1127 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1851 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1851 mm
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Wheelbase: 2351 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 581 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1606 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 113 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2023 Toyota Corolla has a wheelbase about 34.9 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Toyota Corolla weighs about 165 kg more than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Toyota Corolla needs about 0.1 m less space to turn than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Toyota Corolla has 3 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Toyota Corolla has 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11 m
Curb weight: 1400 kg

Doors: 2
Max. seats: 2
Turning circle: 11.1 m
Curb weight: 1235 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports and 2008 Tesla Roadster against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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2008 Tesla Roadster

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2023 Toyota Corolla or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 70.3 cm (27.7 in). The 2008 Tesla Roadster is wider than the 2023 Toyota Corolla by 6.1 cm (2.4 in). The 2023 Toyota Corolla is taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 33.3 cm (13.1 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2023 Toyota Corolla or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2023 Toyota Corolla has a VDA seats up rating of 581 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,606 L. The 2008 Tesla Roadster has an SAE/EPA rating of 113 L.

Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla or the 2008 Tesla Roadster seat more passengers?

2023 Toyota Corolla seats up to 5 passengers, while 2008 Tesla Roadster seats up to 2.

Which car is heavier: the 2023 Toyota Corolla or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is 165 kg (364 lb) heavier than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2023 Toyota Corolla or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11 m (36.1 ft) compared with 11.1 m (36.3 ft) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2023 Toyota Corolla or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11 m (36.1 ft) versus 11.1 m (36.3 ft) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter at 394.7 cm (155.4 in) versus 465 cm (183.1 in) for the 2023 Toyota Corolla, and the 2023 Toyota Corolla is narrower at 179 cm (70.5 in) versus 185.1 cm (72.9 in) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster.