The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18)
€ 101,700

€ 40,400

€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 2.5 is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 9 inches lower than the Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
44.4
73.7
81.6
53.3
72.1
77.4
73.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
44.4 in
Height
53.3 in
92.6
155.4
98.6
164.4
155.4 in
Length
164.4 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.06 %

General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
Roadster
Generation
8S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
SPORT
Engine Code
CUNA

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
181 hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
125 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
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
50 mpg
( 56 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 2.5
126 MPGe
56 MPGe
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
211 mi
Range
661 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
661 mi
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
96.7 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data