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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

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

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018

2.0 TFSI

306 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2020
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8S)

2.0 TDI ultra

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
306hp228kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
616km383mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,199mm165in
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
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultraPowerTorque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
10.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
306 hp
228 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI has 122 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: 122 hp (91 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
1,360 kg
2,998 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra: 2.5 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: 3.0 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
616 km
383 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
306 hp
228 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
184 hp
137 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,199 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
184 hp
137 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
306 hp
228 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,199 mm
165.3 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
616 km
383 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 122 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 69 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 546 km (339 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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