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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

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2000-2006

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
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
340hp254kW
225hp168kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.0s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km392mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,348mm53in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,429mm96in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
250L
180L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
226g/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 T5,900 rpm2,200-5,500 rpm6,150 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
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
28.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
155 km/h
96 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
225 hp
168 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI has 115 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: 115 hp (86 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
280 Nm
207 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
1,515 kg
3,340 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
237 km/h
147 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 T6.9 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: 2.2 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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
660 km
410 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
225 hp
168 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 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
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,348 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
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.9 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
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in
Range score
632 km
392 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
226 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 115 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 77 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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