Tesla Roadster (2008 – 2012) vs Lotus Europa (2006 – 2010): specs compared
The Tesla Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 248 hp against 222 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.0 s against 5.3 s. The Lotus Europa has the higher top speed: 242 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 995 kg against 1,235 kg. The Tesla Roadster dates from 2008 – 2012, the Lotus Europa from 2006 – 2010.
| Specification |
Tesla
Roadster
2008 – 2012
|
Lotus
Europa
2006 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2006 – 2010 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 248 hp | 200 – 222 hp |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 272 – 301 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0 s | 5.3 – 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 235 – 242 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.3 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,947 mm | 3,899 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,125 mm | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,352 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 kg | 995 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.