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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI 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 RS Roadster (8J)

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2009-2010
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000

1.8 T

190 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2005-2006

Comparison overview

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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
340hp254kW
190hp142kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km392mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,349mm53in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,422mm95in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
250L
-
Max trunk volume-
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-6,500 rpm6,750 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI has 150 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
1,510 kg
3,329 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI4.7 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 2.9 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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 (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 1.3 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
632 km
392 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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 RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.7 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
340 hp
254 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 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
632 km
392 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 2.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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