Audi TT Roadster
25 MPG The 2023 Audi TT Roadster is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2001–2023 run it averages 22.7 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 MPG | 23 | 30 | $2500 | 347 | 1 |
| 2009 | 25 MPG | 22 | 30 | $3100 | 355 | 1 |
| 2008 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $3100 | 355 | 1 |
| 2006 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
| 2005 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
| 2004 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
| 2003 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
| 2002 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28 | $3350 | 386 | 1 |
| 2001 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $3500 | 404 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Audi TT Roadster ranks 18 on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota MR2 (25.5), Audi TT Roadster quattro (26), BMW Z4 sDrive28i (26), Ford EXP (26), Jaguar F-Type Convertible (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 347 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Audi TT Roadster get?
The 2023 Audi TT Roadster is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 23 city and 30 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 22.7 MPG, ranging from 21 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Audi TT Roadster cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2023 model is $2500.
Has the Audi TT Roadster become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 22 MPG in 2001 to 25 in 2023 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 14% across 9 model years.
Is the Audi TT Roadster efficient for its class?
It ranks 18 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG. That is 3.7 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.