Car comparison

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIvsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

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

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AUDI TT Roadster (8J)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2010
VS

Mini Roadster (R59)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,178mm164in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,358mm53in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
134mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions-
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
33.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI has 16 hp more than Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
1,205 kg
2,657 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI6.4 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI and Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
769 km
478 mi
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
-
153 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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