Car comparison

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 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 (8S)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

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 highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
310hp231kW
220hp164kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
924kg2,037lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
61.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
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Length
4,191mm165in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,574mm62in
-
Rear track
1,553mm61in
-
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
40L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
173g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI5,800-6,200 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,450 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 (8S)2.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI has 90 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 (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
1,470 kg
3,241 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 (8S)2.0 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI4.9 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.84.6 s

Although AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 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 (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
775 km
481 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.9 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (8S) 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.9 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 (8S)2.0 TFSI
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (8S)2.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
924 kg
2,037 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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 (8S) 2.0 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 241 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Is 546 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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