Car comparison

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000 1.8 TvsMini 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 (8N) · Facelift 2000

1.8 T

190 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2005-2006
VS

Mini Roadster (R59)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    153 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    240 L
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 TMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,041mm159in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,349mm53in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,422mm95in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
134mm5in
Trunk volume-
240L
Max trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 TMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T5,700 rpm1,980-5,400 rpm5,950 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 TMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
33.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T has 6 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 (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
240 Nm
177 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
1,340 kg
2,954 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
228 km/h
142 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T7.6 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

Although AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T has more power, Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 0.4 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 1.6 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
671 km
417 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
228 km/h
142 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,349 mm
53.1 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 TMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,349 mm
53.1 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
671 km
417 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 TMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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