2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2008 Tesla Roadster

Volkswagen ID.3

2023

Tesla Roadster

2008

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Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is about 31.7 cm longer and 43.7 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, while the 2008 Tesla Roadster is about 4.2 cm wider than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Length: 4264 mm
Height: 1564 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1809 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2770 mm

Length: 3947 mm
Height: 1127 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1851 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1851 mm
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Wheelbase: 2351 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 385 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 113 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has a wheelbase about 41.9 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs about 0.4 m less space to turn than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has 3 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.5 m
Curb weight: —

Doors: 2
Max. seats: 2
Turning circle: 11.1 m
Curb weight: 1235 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 and 2008 Tesla Roadster against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2023 Volkswagen ID.3

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2008 Tesla Roadster

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 31.7 cm (12.5 in). The 2008 Tesla Roadster is wider than the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 by 4.2 cm (1.7 in). The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 43.7 cm (17.2 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 has a VDA seats up rating of 385 L. The 2008 Tesla Roadster has an SAE/EPA rating of 113 L.

Does the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 2008 Tesla Roadster seat more passengers?

2023 Volkswagen ID.3 seats up to 5 passengers, while 2008 Tesla Roadster seats up to 2.

Which car is heavier: the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

Curb weight data is not available for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) compared with 11.5 m (37.7 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or the 2008 Tesla Roadster?

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) versus 11.5 m (37.7 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter at 394.7 cm (155.4 in) versus 426.4 cm (167.9 in) for the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, and the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is narrower at 180.9 cm (71.2 in) versus 185.1 cm (72.9 in) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster.