Size comparison · drawn to scale
Tesla Roadster vs Mazda MX-5 ND: size comparison
- Length Roadster 31 mm1 in longer
- Width Roadster 143 mm6 in wider
- Height MX-5 ND 108 mm4 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:18 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Roadster is 31 mm1 in longer, 143 mm6 in wider and 108 mm4 in lower than the MX-5 ND. Its wheelbase is 42 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Roadster | MX-5 ND | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,946 mm12 ft 11 in12 ft 11 in3,946 mm | 3,915 mm12 ft 10 in12 ft 10 in3,915 mm | +31 mm+1 in +0.8% |
| Width | 1,873 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,873 mm | 1,730 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,730 mm | +143 mm+6 in +8.3% |
| Height | 1,127 mm3 ft 8 in3 ft 8 in1,127 mm | 1,235 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,235 mm | −108 mm−4 in −8.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,352 mm7 ft 9 in7 ft 9 in2,352 mm | 2,310 mm7 ft 7 in7 ft 7 in2,310 mm | +42 mm+2 in +1.8% |
| Footprint | 7.39 m²79.6 sq ft79.6 sq ft7.39 m² | 6.77 m²72.9 sq ft72.9 sq ft6.77 m² | +0.62 m²+6.7 sq ft +9.1% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 130 L4.6 cu ft4.6 cu ft130 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,305 kg2,877 lb2,877 lb1,305 kg | 990–1,084 kg2,183–2,390 lb2,183–2,390 lb990–1,084 kg | +315 kg+694 lb +31.8% |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €99,000 (2008) | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Roadster
- Single garage
- Tight 1,554 mm5 ft 1 in to spare in length, 564 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,054 mm3 ft 5 in to spare in length, 314 mm1 ft 0 in each side
MX-5 ND
- Single garage
- Fits 1,585 mm5 ft 2 in to spare in length, 635 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,085 mm3 ft 7 in to spare in length, 385 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Tesla Roadster or the Mazda MX-5 ND?
The Tesla Roadster is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Roadster is 31 mm longer, 143 mm wider and 108 mm lower than the MX-5 ND. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer.
Will the Tesla Roadster and the Mazda MX-5 ND fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Tesla Roadster fits, but it is tight to get out (1,554 mm to spare in length, 564 mm each side). The Mazda MX-5 ND fits with room to open the doors (1,585 mm to spare in length, 635 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.