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AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultravsAUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000 1.8 T

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

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AUDI TT Roadster (8S)

2.0 TDI ultra

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000

1.8 T

190 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2005-2006

Comparison overview

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AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultraAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,177mm164in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,355mm53in
1,349mm53in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,422mm95in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Max trunk volume-
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultraAUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T5,700 rpm1,980-5,400 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultraAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
35.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
184 hp
137 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T has 6 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra 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 (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
1,340 kg
2,954 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 (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra7.3 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T7.6 s

Although AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T has more power, AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 0.3 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 (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 3.9 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 (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
1,163 km
723 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
226 km/h
140 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 (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,177 mm
164.4 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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

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 (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra 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 (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultraAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,177 mm
164.4 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
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
Range score
1,163 km
723 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 (8S) 2.0 TDI ultraAUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 492 km (306 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 83 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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