The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Audi TTS Roadster (08 - 10)
€ 100,000

€ 48,600

€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 8.8 inches lower than the Audi TTS Roadster.
Tesla Roadster
Audi TTS Roadster
44.4
73.7
81.6
53.1
72.5
76.9
73.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
44.4 in
Height
53.1 in
92.6
155.4
97.2
165.3
155.4 in
Length
165.3 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster
Audi TTS Roadster
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.63 %

General
Tesla Roadster
Audi TTS Roadster
Roadster
Generation
8J
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster
Audi TTS Roadster
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA113
SPORT
Engine Code
CDLB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
268 hp
Audi TTS Roadster
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi TTS Roadster
Performance
Tesla Roadster
Audi TTS Roadster
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TTS Roadster
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11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Audi TTS Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster
Audi TTS 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 TTS Roadster
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
449 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
449 mi
Audi TTS 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).
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 TTS Roadster
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster
Audi TTS Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft


No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data