The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 35,900
 Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
53.5
Blueprint Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.75 %
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Roadster
Generation
8J
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA189
SPORT
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
168 hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
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
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.)
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
48 MPGe
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
678 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
678 mi
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
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