Car comparison

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 TvsBMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8

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

BMW Z3 (E36/7)

2.8

192 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2000

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    180 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8

  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 TBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Power
225hp168kW
192hp143kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,041mm159in
4,050mm159in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,293mm51in
Wheelbase
2,429mm96in
2,446mm96in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,413mm56in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,494mm59in
Trunk volume
180L
165L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
62L
51L
CO2 emissions
226g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 TBMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8: 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.85,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 TBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
28.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
192 hp
143 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T has 33 hp more than BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T: 33 hp (25 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
300 Nm
221 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
1,285 kg
2,833 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T and BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8: 0.5 s.

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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 TBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Power
225 hp
168 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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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
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
-
CO2 score
226 g/km
-
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

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

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