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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSIvsAUDI TTS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018 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 TTS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018

2.0 TFSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2020-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    640 km
    397 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Power
340hp254kW
320hp239kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,805kg3,979lb
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
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km392mi
Calculated
640km397mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,199mm165in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
250L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
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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 TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,000-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
16.9 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
111 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
320 hp
239 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI has 20 hp more than AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 20 hp (15 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
1,510 kg
3,329 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 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 TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: 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 RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSI
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 0.9 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
640 km
397 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.8 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,199 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.8 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)2.5 TFSIAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 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
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,199 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
632 km
392 mi
640 km
397 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
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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
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSIAUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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