Car comparison

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plusvsAUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2014
VS

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J)

2.0 TFSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    184 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusAUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
360hp268kW
272hp203kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,198mm165in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
250L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
184g/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 (8J) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 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 (8J)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 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 (8J)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
20.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
169 km/h
105 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 (8J)2.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus has 88 hp more than AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 88 hp (66 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 (8J)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 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
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (8J)2.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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 plus4.4 s
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI5.5 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 (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 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 plus
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 1.2 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
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
659 km
410 mi
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
759 km
472 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
4.4 s
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.5 s
250 km/h
155 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/h4.4 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 (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 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/h4.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.5 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
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusAUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
759 km
472 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
184 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (8J) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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