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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8S)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    982 km
    610 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
Power
310hp231kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
982km610mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,191mm165in
4,177mm164in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
280L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5,800-6,200 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
31.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI has 126 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 126 hp (94 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
1,465 kg
3,230 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5.2 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI: 1.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 1.9 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
733 km
456 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
982 km
610 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
230 km/h
143 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.0 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 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
733 km
456 mi
982 km
610 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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 TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 126 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 88 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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