2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2022 Toyota RAV4
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2022 Toyota RAV4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is 64.9 cm longer in comparison to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which is a significant difference. At 13.5 cm wider, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, giving it more road presence. The height contrast is vast; the 2022 Toyota RAV4 stands a massive 57.5 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 8.3 cm clearance advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. With a 33.9 cm wheelbase advantage, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is better for long-distance comfort, whereas the 2008 Tesla Roadster is better for agility.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
459.5 cm (+64.9)
Height
112.7 cm
170.2 cm (+57.5)
Body width
171.9 cm
185.4 cm (+13.5)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
13 cm
21.3 cm (+8.3)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
269 cm (+33.9)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
8.5 m² (+1.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
459.5 cm
6.9 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
170.2 cm
7.4 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
185.4 cm
0.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
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
21.3 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
269 cm
3.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 offers a known 580 L (VDA) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is way above average for crossover vehicles. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has 1,690 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for crossover.
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.
N/A
580 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,690 L
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
1,065 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,977 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
N/A
210.8 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
N/A
113.7 L per m²
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.
N/A
580 L
135 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,690 L
182 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,065 L
326 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,977 L
106 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+15%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2022 Toyota RAV4 gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 3 more passengers than 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 0.1 m wider than the 2022 Toyota RAV4. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is 298 kg heavier than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, a gap that can influence acceleration, cornering response, and running costs.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m (+0.1)
11 m
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,533 kg (+298)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
11 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,533 kg
99 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2022 Toyota RAV4 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 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
2022 Toyota RAV4 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 44.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Toyota 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.