Car comparison

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIvsLotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8J)

2.0 TFSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2008-2010
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010

Comparison overview

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
272hp203kW
192hp143kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
850kg1,874lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
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Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
3,785mm149in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,350mm53in
1,143mm45in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
250L
115L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
38L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RPowerTorque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
18.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI has 80 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
180 Nm
133 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
850 kg
1,874 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI5.5 s
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s

Although AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.5 s
250 km/h
155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
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
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
272 hp
203 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
850 kg
1,874 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
-
CO2 score
184 g/km
-
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

  • Is 645 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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