2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2008 Tesla Roadster
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2008 Tesla Roadster?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers a massive 61.5 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus and 2008 Tesla Roadster will feel near identical, as the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is only 3.3 cm wider. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is an incredible 38 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus sits 4.9 cm higher off the ground than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster thanks to its 30 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm (+61.5)
394.6 cm
Height
150.7 cm (+38)
112.7 cm
Body width
175.2 cm (+3.3)
171.9 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
185.1 cm
Ground clearance
17.9 cm (+4.9)
13 cm
Wheelbase
265.1 cm (+30)
235.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m² (+1.2)
6.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
Body width
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
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 2022 Volkswagen Virtus’s confirmed 521 L (VDA) capacity is above average for its class, serving as our primary reference point for this matchup. With the rear seats down, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus provides 1,050 L of space when using the VDA measurement method, which is way above average for sedan.
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.
521 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.
1,050 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.
154.8 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.
88.4 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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. Choosing the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 3 more seats over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. In urban environments, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus's 1 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. The 135 kg weight difference is enough to influence fuel efficiency and brake wear over the long term.
Measurements
Doors
4 (+2)
2
Max. seats
5 (+3)
2
Turning circle
10.1 m
11.1 m (+1)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
1,235 kg (+135)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2008 Tesla Roadster fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 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.