The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
€ 100,000

€ 119,500

€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Roadster and the Roadster 2.5 are absolutely identical. Both are 155.4 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 44.4 inches tall.
Roadster
Roadster 2.5
44.4
73.7
81.6
44.4
73.7
81.6
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
44.4 in
Height
44.4 in
92.6
155.4
92.6
155.4
155.4 in
Length
155.4 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Roadster
Roadster 2.5
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Roadster
Roadster 2.5
Roadster
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Roadster
Roadster 2.5
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
SPORT
Engine Code
SPORT
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Roadster
249 hp
288 hp
Roadster 2.5
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Roadster
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Roadster 2.5
Performance
Roadster
Roadster 2.5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Roadster 2.5
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11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Roadster
Roadster 2.5
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
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.)
Roadster
126 MPGe
126 MPGe
Roadster 2.5
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
211 mi
Range
211 mi
Roadster
211 mi
211 mi
Roadster 2.5
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).
53.6 kWh
Roadster
53.6 kWh
53.6 kWh
Roadster 2.5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Roadster
Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data