2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is 68.5 cm longer in comparison to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which is a significant difference. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate’s 7 cm width advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate standing 36 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster thanks to its 31.8 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
463.1 cm (+68.5)
Height
112.7 cm
148.7 cm (+36)
Width (excluding mirrors)
171.9 cm
178.9 cm (+7)
Width (including mirrors)
185.1 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
13 cm
N/A (+31.8)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
266.9 cm (+1.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
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
N/A
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate has 611 L of space for your belongings, which is average for its segment. With the rear seats down, the 2008 Tesla Roadster provides 1,642 L of space when using the VDA measurement method, which is way above average for sports car.
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
611 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
1,642 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
209.9 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
117.3 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
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
DriveSize space efficiency score
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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
113%
VDA: above class average (+13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate offers more points of entry than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate has a turning circle of only 0.25 m wider than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m
11.3 m (+0.3)
Curb weight
1,235 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
N/A
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.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 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
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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