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
Width (excluding mirrors)
200 cm (+28.1)
171.9 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+10.5)
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm (+49.9)
13 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+3.2)
235.1 cm
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
Width (excluding mirrors)
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
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 0.75 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 (+0.8)
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 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.
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV
107%
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 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 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
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 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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