The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Audi TT RS Roadster (09 - 10)
€ 101,700

€ 58,700

€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 8.7 inches lower than the Audi TT RS Roadster.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT RS 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 2.5
Audi TT RS Roadster
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.03 %

General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT RS 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 2.5
Audi TT RS Roadster
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA855
SPORT
Engine Code
CEPA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
335 hp
Audi TT RS Roadster
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi TT RS Roadster
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT RS Roadster
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi TT RS Roadster
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
10.43 lb/hp
Audi TT RS Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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
25 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
25 mpg
Audi TT RS Roadster
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
393 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
393 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).
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).
179.9 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi TT RS Roadster
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Audi TT RS Roadster
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