Tesla Roadster vs. Porsche 911
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Roadster and Porsche 911 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Tesla Roadster and the Porsche 911.
When we compare the Tesla Roadster's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, The Porsche 911 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Roadster's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Tesla Roadster.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Tesla Roadster’s base engine makes 288 horsepower, and the Porsche 911 base engine makes 345 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$109,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$77,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$77,513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$38,300 - $136,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$110,580
Price Range:
$51,884 - $220,500
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$45,138
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$15,144 - $110,580
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
40,755
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Tesla Roadster Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
10.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Roadster
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
20.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.5 - 8.6
Tesla Roadster Rankings
Not yet available
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Tesla Roadster Trim Levels
Base, Sport
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp
Torque:
273 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
345 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
288 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.112 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
245 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
53 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
3.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 423 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
26 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
51.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
70.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2723 lbs
Width:
72.9 inches
Height:
44.4 inches
Length:
155.4 inches
Wheelbase:
92.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3075 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
51.6 inches
Length:
175.6 inches
Wheelbase:
92.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
175/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Blue
Electric Blue / Glacier Blue / Twilight Blue
Gray
Obsidian Black / Thunder Gray
Green
Lightning Green / Racing Green
Orange
Very Orange
Red
Fusion Red / Radiant Red
Silver
Sterling Silver
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Brilliant Yellow
Beige
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Aqua Blue Metallic / Arctic Silver Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic
Gray
Atlas Grey Metallic / Meteor Grey Metallic / Platinum Silver Metallic
Green
Porsche Racing Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Guards Red / Ruby Red Metallic
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Cream White
Yellow
Speed Yellow
Beige
Macadamia Metallic
Purple
Amethyst Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black / Black Microfiber
Brown
Saddle
Gray
Dark Gray
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Black / Black/Sand Beige / Black/Stone Grey / Black/Terracotta
Brown
Brown / Cocoa
Gray
Dark Grey / Stone Grey
Blue
Sea Blue
Red
Carrera Red / Terracotta
