Car comparison

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI TT Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2019

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-2023
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AUDI TT Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2023

Comparison overview

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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    632 km
    393 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
Power
400hp298kW
245hp183kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
616km383mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,201mm165in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,346mm53in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
45L
CO2 emissions-
166g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm2,250-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI5,000-6,700 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI has 155 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI: 155 hp (116 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
1,530 kg
3,373 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI3.9 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI: 1.6 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI: 1.4 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
632 km
393 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
616 km
383 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
5.5 s
250 km/h
155 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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
4,201 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.5 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 (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSIAUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,201 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Range score
632 km
393 mi
616 km
383 mi
CO2 score
-
166 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSIAUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 155 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 95 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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