Car comparison

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSIvsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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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 overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITTS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20182.0 TFSILotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
306hp228kW
250hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
895kg1,973lb
Gross weight
1,825kg4,023lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.0s
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
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
616km383mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,199mm165in
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Width
1,832mm72in
-
Height
1,345mm53in
-
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
-
Front track
1,574mm62in
-
Rear track
1,553mm61in
-
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
45L
-
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) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.87,200 rpm5,500 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 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
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
185 km/h
115 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI has 56 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: 56 hp (42 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
265 Nm
195 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
895 kg
1,973 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.84.2 s

Although AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2018 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
4.2 s
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.2 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
895 kg
1,973 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-
Length-
Height-
Range score
616 km
383 mi
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CO2 score
166 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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 56 hp more
  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

  • Is 600 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 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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