2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2023 Volkswagen Passat

Tesla Roadster

2008

Volkswagen Passat

2023

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Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is about 0.2 cm wider than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat, while the 2023 Volkswagen Passat is about 97 cm longer and 37 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

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

Length: 4917 mm
Height: 1497 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1849 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2841 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

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): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 690 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2023 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase about 49 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2008 Tesla Roadster needs about 0.9 m less space to turn than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat. The 2023 Volkswagen Passat has 3 more doors than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2023 Volkswagen Passat has 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster.

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

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 12 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2008 Tesla Roadster and 2023 Volkswagen Passat 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.

2008 Tesla Roadster

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2023 Volkswagen Passat

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2023 Volkswagen Passat is longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 97 cm (38.2 in). The 2008 Tesla Roadster is wider than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat by 0.2 cm (0.1 in). The 2023 Volkswagen Passat is taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster by 37 cm (14.6 in).

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

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2008 Tesla Roadster has an SAE/EPA rating of 113 L. The 2023 Volkswagen Passat has a VDA seats up rating of 690 L.

Does the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat seat more passengers?

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

Which car is heavier: the 2008 Tesla Roadster or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

Curb weight data is not available for the 2023 Volkswagen Passat.

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

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) compared with 12 m (39.4 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen Passat.

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

The 2008 Tesla Roadster is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.1 m (36.3 ft) versus 12 m (39.4 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen Passat. The 2008 Tesla Roadster is shorter at 394.7 cm (155.4 in) versus 491.7 cm (193.6 in) for the 2023 Volkswagen Passat, and the 2023 Volkswagen Passat is narrower at 184.9 cm (72.8 in) versus 185.1 cm (72.9 in) for the 2008 Tesla Roadster.