2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is 59.3 cm longer in comparison to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which is a significant difference. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The height contrast is vast; the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan stands a massive 53.3 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. With a 32.5 cm wheelbase advantage, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is better for long-distance comfort, whereas the 2008 Tesla Roadster is better for agility.
Measurements
Length
453.9 cm (+59.3)
394.6 cm
Height
166 cm (+53.3)
112.7 cm
Body width
184.2 cm (+12.3)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
13 cm
Wheelbase
267.6 cm (+32.5)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.4 m² (+1.6)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
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
N/A
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.4 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
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 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan’s confirmed 652 L (VDA) capacity is way above average for its class, serving as our primary reference point for this matchup. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offers 1,650 L (VDA) of total cargo volume, which is way above 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.
652 L
N/A
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.
1,650 L
N/A
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.
220.6 L per m
N/A
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.
119.8 L per m²
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.
652 L
207 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,650 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
+21%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 3 more passengers than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan during tight turns, given its 0.6 m wider radius. You’ll feel every bit of that 475 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan compared to 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
5 (+3)
2
Turning circle
11.7 m (+0.6)
11.1 m
Curb weight
1,710 kg (+475)
1,235 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,710 kg
78 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
-3%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 48 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
48 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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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen 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.