Car comparison

Ariel Atom 4 2.0vsAUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ariel Atom 4

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present
VS

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    595 kg
    1,312 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    538 hp/t
    401 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelArielAtom 42.0AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
320hp239kW
340hp254kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
595kg1,312lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight-
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
30.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
8.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
698km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
3,520mm139in
4,198mm165in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,122mm44in
1,348mm53in
Wheelbase
2,390mm94in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume-
250L
Doors-
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
60L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ariel Atom 4 2.0AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ArielAtom 42.06,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricArielAtom 42.0AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI has 20 hp more than Ariel Atom 4 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
595 kg
1,312 lb
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
1,535 kg
3,384 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.02.8 s
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI4.4 s

Although AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI has more power, Ariel Atom 4 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW
2.8 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ArielAtom 42.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleArielAtom 42.0AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
595 kg
1,312 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in
Range score
-
698 km
434 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
-
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Is 940 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 316 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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