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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI

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

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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2014
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8S)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 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
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
Power
340hp254kW
180hp134kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,177mm164in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
250L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI has 160 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI: 160 hp (119 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI4.7 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI: 2.6 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI: 3.1 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 RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
659 km
410 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 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 RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (8S)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 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 RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)1.8 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,177 mm
164.4 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 160 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 89 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 76 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • 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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