Compare BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Audi TT (8J) Roadster vs Audi TTS 8J Roadster

Variants
S50
S54
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI Euro5
1.8 TFSI DCT
2.0 TDI quattro
2.0 TDI quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 200
2.0 TFSI 200 Euro5 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 200 DCT
2.0 TFSI 211
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 211 DCT
3.2 quattro
3.2 quattro DCT
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
320 kg / 705 lbs
320 kg / 705 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1358 mm / 53.5 in
1350 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
4198 mm / 165.3 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1572.0 mm / 61.9 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheel Size
17 in
9J x 18
Wheelbase
2468 mm / 97.2 in
2468 mm / 97.2 in

Performance

Fuel Economy
16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
CDLB
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
137.1 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
71%
58%
Pros
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
  • Decent engine reliability
  • Manual widely available
  • Interesting VR6 engine
  • Decent handling
  • Decent styling
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Average looks with the top up
  • Engine not special
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only AWD

Price

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