The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI (08 - 10)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 31,100
 Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI (08 - 10) Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 Tesla Roadster is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 9.1 inches lower than the Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI.
Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
53.5
Blueprint Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI (08 - 10)
72.5
76.9
73.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
44.4 in
Height
53.5 in
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
Blueprint Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI (08 - 10)
97.2
164.5
155.4 in
Length
164.5 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3538 lb
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.3 %
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI (08 - 10)

General

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Roadster
Generation
8J
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA888
SPORT
Engine Code
CDAA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
158 hp
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.97 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
18.97 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
34 mpg
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
34 mpg
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
211 mi
Range
495 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
495 mi
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
53.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data