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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

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 (8S)

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    797 km
    495 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

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
  • 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)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
340hp254kW
230hp172kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km392mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
55L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
158g/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 (8S) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
169 km/h
105 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI has 110 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 110 hp (82 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
1,425 kg
3,142 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 2.6 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)2.5 TFSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
797 km
495 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,177 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)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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.6 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
632 km
392 mi
797 km
495 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
158 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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) 2.5 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 64 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) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 63 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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