Car comparison

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDIvsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

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

New comparison

AUDI TT Roadster (8S)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018
VS

Mini Roadster (R59)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    982 km
    610 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,185kg2,612lb
Gross weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
982km610mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,177mm164in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,355mm53in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
134mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDIMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.5 s
31.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
1,185 kg
2,612 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI7.0 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.67.0 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
116 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 Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
982 km
610 mi
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 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 (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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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 (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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
982 km
610 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 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 Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDIMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 149 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI
Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.0 TDI
40 TFSI
VS
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIvsAUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201840 TFSI
Cooper S 1.6
SLK 200 1.8
VS
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6vsMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIvsAUDITT Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
Cooper S 1.6
2.0 TDI ultra
VS
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6vsAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIvsAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIvsAUDITT Coupe (8S)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
1.8 T
VS
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIvsAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Cooper S 1.6
S Cup 1.8
VS
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6vsLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIvsAUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Cooper S 1.6
20i
VS
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6vsBMWZ4 (G29)20i
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDIvsAUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
Cooper S 1.6
28i
VS
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6vsBMWZ4 (E89)28i
AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI vs Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster