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AUDI TT Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSIvsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

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

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AUDI TT Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2014
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI TT Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    172 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    811 km
    504 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    924 kg
    2,037 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
211hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
924kg2,037lb
Gross weight
1,745kg3,847lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
811km504mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
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Length
4,198mm165in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,358mm53in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,572mm62in
-
Rear track
1,558mm61in
-
Trunk volume
250L
-
Max trunk volume
700L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions
172g/km
173g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm1,600-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
17.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 has 9 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
924 kg
2,037 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)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI5.9 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: 1.3 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)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

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)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
811 km
504 mi
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
533 km
331 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
5.9 s
240 km/h
149 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 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)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 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)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 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)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
211 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
924 kg
2,037 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
811 km
504 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 277 km (172 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 501 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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