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2009 Tesla Roadster Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2009 Tesla Roadster comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| MSRP |
$109,000.00 |
$101,100.00 |
$56,700.00 |
$54,990.00 |
| Destination |
$1,950.00 |
$950.00 |
$950.00 |
$925.00 |
| Internet Price |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Standard Engine |
0 |
3.8L 385hp H6 |
3.4L 310hp H6 |
1.8L 218hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
248 @ 5500 RPM |
385 @ 6500 RPM |
310 @ 6400 RPM |
218 @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque |
277 @ 0 RPM |
310 @ 4400 RPM |
266 @ 4400 RPM |
156 @ 5000 RPM |
| Valves |
N/A |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
0 |
3824 |
3387 |
1796 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
N/A |
3.9 X 3.3 |
3.8 X 3.1 |
3.2 X 3.3 |
| Compression Ratio |
N/A |
12.5:1 |
12.5:1 |
11.5:1 |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| City (mpg) |
N/A |
18 |
19 |
20 |
| Highway (mpg) |
N/A |
25 |
26 |
26 |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2689.6 |
3395.1 |
2987.3 |
2006.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
92.6 |
92.5 |
95.1 |
90.5 |
| Length (in.) |
155.4 |
174.6 |
172.1 |
149 |
| Width (in.) |
72.9 |
72.9 |
70.9 |
67.7 |
| Height (in.) |
44.4 |
51.2 |
50.9 |
44 |
| Track Front (in.) |
57.7 |
58.6 |
58.5 |
57.4 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
59 |
60.9 |
60.2 |
59.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
36.7 |
37.1 |
38.3 |
N/A |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42 |
41.6 |
41.6 |
N/A |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
26 |
51.5 |
51.5 |
N/A |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
53.3 |
53.4 |
N/A |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
N/A |
68 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Front Suspension |
wishbone |
strut |
strut |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
wishbone |
multi-link |
strut |
wishbone |
| Tires |
175/55R16 |
235/35R19 |
235/40R18 |
175/50R16 |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
digital |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tesla Roadster |
Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
Porsche Boxster S |
Lotus Elise SC |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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