Car comparison

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 TvsAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

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

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AUDI TT Roadster (8N)

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster1998-2000
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8S)

2.0 TDI ultra

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • 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 economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 TAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
225hp168kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
83.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,041mm159in
4,177mm164in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,429mm96in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
180L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
226g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 TAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 TAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T has 41 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) 1.8 T: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
1,360 kg
2,998 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)1.8 T
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
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 Roadster (8N)1.8 T6.4 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra: 0.9 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 Roadster (8N)1.8 T
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T: 5.1 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)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
660 km
410 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
6.4 s
243 km/h
151 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 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 Roadster (8N)1.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
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

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)1.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

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 (8N)1.8 T
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.3 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)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 TAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
225 hp
168 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
660 km
410 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
226 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Roadster (8N) 1.8 TAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 503 km (313 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 112 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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