Car comparison

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plusvsPorsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4

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

Porsche Boxster (981)

GTS 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
360hp268kW
330hp246kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,404mm173in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,273mm50in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,555mm61in
-
Rear track
1,546mm61in
-
Trunk volume
250L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
64L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
190g/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 plusPorsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
15.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
183 km/h
114 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus has 30 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4 and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 30 hp (22 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
370 Nm
273 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
279 km/h
173 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.44.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus and Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: 0.5 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4 and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
780 km
485 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
279 km/h
173 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 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
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
360 hp
268 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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 plusPorsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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