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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSIvsNissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

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

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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2014
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSINissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
340hp254kW
328hp245kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,574kg3,470lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
661km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
250L
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
72L
CO2 emissions
212g/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) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSINissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSINissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI has 12 hp more than Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,574 kg
3,470 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 1.1 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 1.8 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.7 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.8 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSINissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
661 km
410 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
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Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSINissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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