Car comparison

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

2.5 TFSI plus

360 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2014
VS

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusAUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
360hp268kW
310hp231kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,770kg3,902lb
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
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
698km434mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,553mm61in
Trunk volume
250L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
173g/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 TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5,800-6,200 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusAUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
18.0 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
175 km/h
109 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus has 50 hp more than AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 50 hp (37 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus4.2 s
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 1.1 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 plus
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
698 km
434 mi
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
733 km
456 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
1,345 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.2 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 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusAUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.2 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
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
698 km
434 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
173 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
214 hp/t
159 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) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plusAUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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