2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a difference of 103.4 cm, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser sits in a completely different length bracket to the 2008 Tesla Roadster. At 28.1 cm wider, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser would better suit the open road, while the 2008 Tesla Roadster would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser towers 82.3 cm above the 2008 Tesla Roadster. If you live in a rural area, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser's 10.5 cm ground clearance lead over the 2008 Tesla Roadster is a major plus. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster thanks to its 49.9 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
498 cm (+103.4)
394.6 cm
Height
195 cm (+82.3)
112.7 cm
Body width
200 cm (+28.1)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm (+10.5)
13 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+49.9)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m² (+3.2)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
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
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
10 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average SUV
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
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster. Opting for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 3-seat advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. In urban environments, the 2008 Tesla Roadster's 0.7 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. We’re talking about a 1,260 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
5 (+3)
2
Turning circle
11.8 m (+0.7)
11.1 m
Curb weight
2,495 kg (+1,260)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
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.
About average
About average for a SUV
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 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 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.