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AUDI TT Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018 40 TFSIvsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

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

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AUDI TT Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018

40 TFSI

197 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2023
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

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,185 kg
    2,612 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201840 TFSIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
197hp147kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,185kg2,612lb
Gross weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,191mm165in
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-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 40 TFSIMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 40 TFSI: 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI4,400-6,000 rpm1,500-4,300 rpm6,250 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)Facelift 201840 TFSIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
31.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 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
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
197 hp
147 kW
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 40 TFSI has 13 hp more than Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 40 TFSI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201840 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
1,435 kg
3,164 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
247 km/h
153 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI6.9 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 40 TFSI and Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: 0.1 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
794 km
493 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
197 hp
147 kW
6.9 s
247 km/h
153 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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) Facelift 2018 40 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 Roadster (8S)Facelift 201840 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 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)Facelift 201840 TFSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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)Facelift 201840 TFSIMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
197 hp
147 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 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
794 km
493 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
-
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 40 TFSIMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 40 TFSI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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