Car comparison

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018 45 TFSIvsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

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

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AUDI TT Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2023
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    895 kg
    1,973 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    166 g/km
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
895kg1,973lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
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Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
616km383mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,191mm165in
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Width
1,832mm72in
-
Height
1,355mm53in
-
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
-
Front track
1,572mm62in
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Rear track
1,552mm61in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
45L
-
CO2 emissions
166g/km
175g/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 45 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI5,000-6,700 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,950 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.87,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
15.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 has 5 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 Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
895 kg
1,973 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 201845 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
243 km/h
151 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 201845 TFSI5.5 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.84.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI: 1.3 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 201845 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 201845 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
5.5 s
250 km/h
155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
4.2 s
243 km/h
151 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 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

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 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 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 201845 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.2 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 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT Roadster (8S)Facelift 201845 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
4.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
895 kg
1,973 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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-
Length-
Height-
Range score
616 km
383 mi
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CO2 score
166 g/km
175 g/km
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 45 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 45 TFSI

  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 635 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 119 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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