The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI (15 - 18)
€ 100,000
€ 36,200
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Tesla Roadster is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 9 inches lower than the Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI.
Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
44.4
73.7
81.6
53.3
72.1
77.4
73.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
44.4 in
Height
53.3 in
92.6
155.4
98.6
164.4
155.4 in
Length
164.4 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
General
Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Roadster
Generation
8S
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
CJSA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
178 hp
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
147 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
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11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.03 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
17.03 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
40 mpg
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
40 mpg
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
211 mi
Range
526 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
526 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
