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

S 3.4

315 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
Power
360hp268kW
315hp235kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,655kg3,649lb
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
66.4s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
711km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,281mm50in
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
211g/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) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) S 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)S 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)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
16.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
113 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)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus has 45 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 45 hp (34 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)S 3.4
360 Nm
266 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)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 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)S 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)S 3.45.1 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) S 3.4: 0.7 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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)S 3.4
711 km
442 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)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
5.1 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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.1 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)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plusPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
Power
360 hp
268 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
711 km
442 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
211 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
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plusPorsche Boxster (981) S 3.4
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 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

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 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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