Tesla Roadster (2008 – 2012) vs Pontiac Solstice (2008 – 2009): specs compared
The Pontiac Solstice is the more powerful of the two, with up to 264 hp against 248 hp. The Tesla Roadster is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.0 s against 5.7 s. The Pontiac Solstice has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. The Tesla Roadster is the lighter car, from 1,235 kg against 1,329 kg.
| Specification |
Tesla
Roadster
2008 – 2012
|
Pontiac
Solstice
2008 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2009 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 248 hp | 175 – 264 hp |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 225 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0 s | 5.7 – 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 241 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.7 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,947 mm | 3,993 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,125 mm | 1,293 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,352 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 kg | 1,329 – 1,380 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.