2017 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster I
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

Car #1 Preview Image
2017 Lotus Elise (Series 3, facelift 2017)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2008 Tesla Roadster IChange Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Lotus Elise and the 2008 Tesla Roadster I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Tesla Roadster I comes in at 3946 mm (155.35 in), giving it a 122 mm (4.80 in) (3.1 %) advantage over the 2017 Lotus Elise at 3824 mm (150.55 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Tesla Roadster I stretches to 1851 mm (72.87 in), making it 132 mm (5.20 in) (7.1 %) wider than the 2017 Lotus Elise at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 2008 Tesla Roadster I reaches 1127 mm (44.37 in), which is 10 mm (0.39 in) (0.9 %) taller than the 2017 Lotus Elise at 1117 mm (43.98 in).

Overall, the 2008 Tesla Roadster I is longer, wider and taller than the 2017 Lotus Elise.

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 πŸ”΄ -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 πŸ”΄ -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 πŸ”΄ -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
πŸ”΄ -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):

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Width (Opened Mirrors):

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1851 mm72.9 in

Height:

1117 mm44.0 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.9%)
1127 mm44.4 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.9%)

Ground Clearance:

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130 mm5.1 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

866-917 kg1909-2022 lbs
πŸ”΄ -369 kg-814 lbs (-29.9%) - πŸ”΄ -318 kg-701 lbs (-25.7%)
1235 kg2723 lbs
🟒 +318 kg+701 lbs (+34.7%) - 🟒 +369 kg+814 lbs (+42.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

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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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