Car comparison

Ariel Atom 4 2.0vsAUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 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 TTS Roadster (8S)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • 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 42.0AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
595kg1,312lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight-
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
30.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
8.1s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,520mm139in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,122mm44in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,390mm94in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,553mm61in
Trunk volume-
280L
Doors-
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
55L
CO2 emissions-
173g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ariel Atom 4 2.0AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ArielAtom 42.06,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5,800-6,200 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricArielAtom 42.0AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

Ariel Atom 4 2.0 has 10 hp more than AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and Ariel Atom 4 2.0: 10 hp (7 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 2.4 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleArielAtom 42.0AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
595 kg
1,312 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
-
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
-
173 g/km
Trunk score
-
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 855 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 324 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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