Car comparison

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSIvsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8

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

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AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018

2.0 TFSI

306 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2020
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

Cup 250 1.8

246 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    166 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    616 km
    383 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Lightest
    931 kg
    2,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    264 hp/t
    197 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
Power
306hp228kW
246hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
931kg2,053lb
Gross weight
1,825kg4,023lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
616km383mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,199mm165in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
112L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
45L
40L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.87,200 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
14.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
306 hp
228 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI has 60 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
931 kg
2,053 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
248 km/h
154 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI4.8 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.84.3 s

Although AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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 (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
616 km
383 mi
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
306 hp
228 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
4.3 s
248 km/h
154 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,199 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
Power
246 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
Power
246 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.3 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)Facelift 20182.0 TFSI
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
246 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
931 kg
2,053 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,199 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
616 km
383 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 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) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSILotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 168 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8

  • Is 564 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 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
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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