Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Roadster (Original)
How does the Tesla Model 3 stack up against the Tesla Roadster (Original)? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Roadster (Original)| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Roadster (Original) |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower (max) | 510 hp | 288 hp |
| 0-100 km/h (fastest) | 2.9 s | 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Body style | Electric premium / performance sedan | Electric sports roadster |
| Generation | Model 3 Highland | Roadster Mk1 (2008–2012) |
| Production | 2024 – present | 2008 – 2012 |
| Length | 4,720 mm | 3,946 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,127 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,352 mm |
Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Roadster (Original): common questions
- Is the Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster?
- The Tesla Model 3 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.8s versus the Tesla Roadster (Original)'s 3.5s (0-100 km/h in 2.9s vs 3.7s).
- Which has more horsepower, the Tesla Model 3 or the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
- The Tesla Model 3 makes more power: 510 hp (380 kW) versus 288 hp (215 kW) for the Tesla Roadster (Original).
- Is the Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster on top speed?
- The Tesla Model 3 has the higher top speed at 162 mph (261 km/h), versus 125 mph (201 km/h) for the Tesla Roadster (Original).
- What is the main difference between the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
- The Tesla Model 3 is a electric premium / performance sedan, while the Tesla Roadster (Original) is a electric sports roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.