Car comparison

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

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 plus

360 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2014
VS

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
Power
360hp268kW
400hp298kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
698km434mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,346mm53in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
250L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
194g/km

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 TFSI plusAUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus5,500-6,700 rpm1,650-5,400 rpm6,950 rpm
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
13.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
360 hp
268 kW
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 2.5 TFSI has 40 hp more than AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 2.5 TFSI: 40 hp (30 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 plus
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 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 plus
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 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 (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus4.2 s
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI3.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 0.3 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 RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
698 km
434 mi
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
647 km
402 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 plus
360 hp
268 kW
4.2 s
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.9 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 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
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 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 plus
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 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 plus
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
3.9 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 plus
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)2.5 TFSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
Range score
698 km
434 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plusAUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 2.5 TFSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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