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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V

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

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2003-2006

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 combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    632 km
    392 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
340hp254kW
250hp186kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km392mi
Calculated
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
3,189cc195cu 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
238g/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 3.2i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V: 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 20003.2i V6 24V6,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 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 20003.2i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
158 km/h
98 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 20003.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI has 90 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 90 hp (67 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 20003.2i V6 24V
320 Nm
236 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 20003.2i V6 24V
1,590 kg
3,505 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 20003.2i V6 24V
250 km/h
155 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 20003.2i V6 24V6.6 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 3.2i V6 24V: 1.9 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 20003.2i V6 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 20003.2i V6 24V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 20003.2i V6 24V
626 km
389 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 20003.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 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 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 20003.2i V6 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.6 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 20003.2i V6 24V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
238 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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 3.2i V6 24V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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