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2017 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster I

2017 Lotus Elise2008 Tesla Roadster I
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Here’s how 2017 Lotus Elise and 2008 Tesla Roadster I compare in size: 2008 Tesla Roadster I is longer than 2017 Lotus Elise, providing extra length. 2008 Tesla Roadster I is wider than 2017 Lotus Elise, giving it a broader stance. 2008 Tesla Roadster I is taller than 2017 Lotus Elise, adding extra vertical space.

Length
3824 mm150.6 in
3946 mm155.4 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1851 mm72.9 in
Height
1117 mm44.0 in
1127 mm44.4 in

2017 Lotus Elise Preview
3824 mm150.6 in 🔴 -122 mm-4.8 in (-3.1%)
2008 Tesla Roadster I Preview
3946 mm155.4 in 🟢 +122 mm+4.8 in (+3.2%)
2017 Lotus Elise Front View
1719 mm67.7 in 🔴 -132 mm-5.2 in (-7.1%)
2008 Tesla Roadster I Preview
1851 mm72.9 in 🟢 +132 mm+5.2 in (+7.7%)
2017 Lotus Elise Rear View
1117 mm44.0 in 🔴 -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.9%)
2008 Tesla Roadster I Preview
1127 mm44.4 in 🟢 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.9%)
2017 Lotus Elise
2008 Tesla Roadster I

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Roadster

Model Year:

2017
2008

Production:

2017-present Current Model
2008-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3824 mm150.6 in
🔴 -122 mm-4.8 in (-3.1%)
3946 mm155.4 in
🟢 +122 mm+4.8 in (+3.2%)

Width:

1719 mm67.7 in
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Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1851 mm72.9 in

Height:

1117 mm44.0 in
🔴 -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.9%)
1127 mm44.4 in
🟢 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
130 mm5.1 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

866-917 kg1909-2022 lbs
🔴 -369 kg-814 lbs (-29.9%) - 🔴 -318 kg-701 lbs (-25.7%)
1235 kg2723 lbs
🟢 +318 kg+701 lbs (+34.7%) - 🟢 +369 kg+814 lbs (+42.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1485 kg3274 lbs

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 17 inches
  • 16 inches
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
16-inch rims:
  • 6J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 175/55 R16 (W:175 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 195/50 R16 (W:195 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/40 R17 (W:235 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 175/55 R16 (W:175 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 195/50 R16 (W:195 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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