Car comparison

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSIvsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2014
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Lightest
    924 kg
    2,037 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    87/100

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
272hp203kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
924kg2,037lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km460mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,198mm165in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,350mm53in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,555mm61in
-
Rear track
1,546mm61in
-
Trunk volume
250L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions-
173g/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 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
179 km/h
111 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI has 52 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: 52 hp (39 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
250 Nm
184 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
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
924 kg
2,037 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
234 km/h
145 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 TFSI5.6 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.84.6 s

Although AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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
741 km
460 mi
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
533 km
331 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
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 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/h5.6 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 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/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 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
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITTS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
924 kg
2,037 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
741 km
460 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
-
173 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 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 TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 207 km (129 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Is 531 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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