Audi TT Roadster quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi TT Roadster quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 21 model years, from 2001 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 27 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #8 of 28 (74th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2002 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 30 (83th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2003 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 30 (83th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2004 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 32 (84th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2005 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #6 of 37 (86th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2006 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #6 of 39 (87th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #17 of 46 (64th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2009 | 3 | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | #4 of 41 (93th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #3 of 35 (94th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #6 of 42 (88th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #11 of 44 (77th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #14 of 43 (69th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #13 of 58 (79th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #13 of 60 (80th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #8 of 54 (87th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #9 of 47 (83th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #7 of 58 (89th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #9 of 62 (87th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #7 of 60 (90th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #4 of 49 (94th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #4 of 43 (93th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi TT Roadster quattro placed highest in 2010 at #3 of 35, and lowest in 2008 at #17 of 46. It spent 21 of its 21 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 27 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 346 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 344 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 336 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 336 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 336 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 346 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 7/10 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2002 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2001 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2008 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 20 → 24 mpg | +4 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2010 → 2011 | 24 → 26 mpg | +2 mpg | 442 gal |
What TT Roadster quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Audi TT Roadster quattro burns 442 to 442 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $2,400 to $2,400 a year in fuel, or $750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 26 mpg the Audi TT Roadster quattro is 8 mpg better the median, which is worth about $688 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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