2023 Toyota Prius vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2023 Toyota Prius being 65.3 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. The 2023 Toyota Prius is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2023 Toyota Prius towers 29.3 cm above the 2008 Tesla Roadster. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 0.7 cm advantage in the 2023 Toyota Prius. High-speed stability is a major win for the 2023 Toyota Prius when compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, as its wheels sit a full 39.9 cm further apart.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm (+65.3)
394.6 cm
Height
142 cm (+29.3)
112.7 cm
Body width
178.2 cm (+6.3)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
13.7 cm (+0.7)
13 cm
Wheelbase
275 cm (+39.9)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m² (+1.4)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
178.2 cm
1.7 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
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 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.
8.2 m²
0.9 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 Prius features a 284 L (VDA) boot with the seats up, which is below average for its category.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
284 L
N/A
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.
674 L
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
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.
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2008 Tesla Roadster means managing with 3 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2023 Toyota Prius. The decent 3-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2023 Toyota Prius is more family-friendly than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. A minor 0.6 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. At 310 kg heavier, the 2023 Toyota Prius sits in a very different weight class to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
5 (+3)
2
Turning circle
10.5 m
11.1 m (+0.6)
Curb weight
1,545 kg (+310)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Prius 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 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.