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AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSIvsBMW Z4 (E89) 28i

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

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010

2.0 TFSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2014
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSIBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Power
272hp203kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,198mm165in
4,239mm167in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,350mm53in
1,291mm51in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,496mm98in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
250L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSIBMW Z4 (E89) 28iPowerTorque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)28i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSIBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI has 27 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i and AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI5.5 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i5.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i and AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
759 km
472 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
245 hp
183 kW
5.5 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSIBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSIBMW Z4 (E89) 28i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i

  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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