The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 14)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 38,300
 Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 14) Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 9.1 inches lower than the Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI.
Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
53.4
Blueprint Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 14)
72.5
76.9
73.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
44.4 in
Height
53.4 in
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
Blueprint Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 14)
97.2
164.8
155.4 in
Length
164.8 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
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 quattro (10 - 14)

General

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
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
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
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

Performance

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
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

▶ 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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
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
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
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
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
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