The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
€ 35,900

€ 101,700

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF is 9.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 9.1 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.5
72.5
76.9
44.4
73.7
81.6
72.5 in
Width
73.7 in
76.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
53.5 in
Height
44.4 in
97.2
164.5
92.6
155.4
164.5 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.75 %

General
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Tesla Roadster 2.5
8J
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
VW EA189
Engine Series
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Tesla Roadster 2.5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
19.55 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
( 48 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
48 MPGe
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
678 mi
Range
211 mi
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
678 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
113.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
53.6 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data


No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data