Audi TT Roadster MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi TT Roadster has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2001 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 9 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 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #7 of 28 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #3 of 30 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2003 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #5 of 30 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2004 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #5 of 32 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #5 of 37 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #5 of 39 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #3 of 46 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2009 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #3 of 41 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #5 of 51 (92th 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 placed highest in 2002 at #3 of 30, and lowest in 2001 at #7 of 28. It spent 9 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2002 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2001 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 → 2002 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2002 → 2003 | 23 → 21 mpg | -2 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2006 → 2008 | 21 → 25 mpg | +4 mpg | 460 gal |
What TT Roadster fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Audi TT Roadster burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $2,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $1,250 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 25 mpg the Audi TT Roadster is 7 mpg better the median, which is worth about $626 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.