Car comparison

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIvsBMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2006-2010
VS

BMW Z3 (E36/7)

2.8

192 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2000

Comparison overview

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AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSIBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,178mm164in
4,050mm159in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,358mm53in
1,293mm51in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,446mm96in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,413mm56in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,494mm59in
Trunk volume
250L
165L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
51L
CO2 emissions
186g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIBMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.85,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSIBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
28.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
192 hp
143 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI has 8 hp more than BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 8 hp (6 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
300 Nm
221 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
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
1,285 kg
2,833 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
237 km/h
147 mph
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 TFSI6.7 s
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI and BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8: 0.2 s.

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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

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
6.7 s
237 km/h
147 mph
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSIBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
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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
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
-
CO2 score
186 g/km
-
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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.

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 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

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

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