The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 69,800
 Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi TT RS Roadster
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 8.6 inches lower than the Audi TT RS Roadster.
Tesla Roadster
Audi TT RS Roadster
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
53
Blueprint Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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 in
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
Blueprint Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
98.6
165
155.4 in
Length
165 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT RS Roadster
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.06 %
Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT RS Roadster
Roadster
Generation
8S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT RS Roadster
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA855 evo
SPORT
Engine Code
DAZA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
395 hp
Audi TT RS Roadster
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi TT RS Roadster

Performance

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT RS Roadster
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT RS Roadster

▶ REPLAY
11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi TT RS Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT RS Roadster
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
28 mpg
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
28 mpg
Audi TT RS Roadster
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
211 mi
Range
412 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
412 mi
Audi TT RS Roadster
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).
157.2 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi TT RS Roadster
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
Audi TT RS Roadster
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