2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
MSRP:$14,000 – $18,000
The Audi TT Roadster 1.8 T 150 brought the original TT’s distinctive design into a lighter, less powerful configuration, relying on turbocharged four-cylinder performance rather than quattro or a larger engine. Covering 2001–2005, its 1.8-liter 20-valve engine produced 148 hp and 155 lb-ft, driving the front wheels through a five-speed manual. With a 133-mph top speed and 8.6-second 0–60 mph time, it was aimed more at accessible open-top enjoyment than outright speed.
Its compact proportions made the Roadster particularly well suited to the TT’s playful character. MacPherson-strut front suspension, a torsion-beam rear setup and ventilated front brakes supported the simple front-wheel-drive chassis, while the two-seat cabin and 7.8-cubic-foot luggage area provided useful everyday practicality. The rounded bodywork, turbocharged engine and compact dimensions gave this version a distinctive place within the first-generation TT range, offering the styling and open-air experience of the Roadster without the extra hardware of the higher-output variants.
Sports RoadsterGasoline160SE
$11,000 – $15,000
158
hp
2
seats
30
mpg
Sports RoadsterGasoline$15,000 – $20,000
177
hp
2
seats
21
mpg
Compact RoadsterGasoline2.0 TS
$32,000 – $45,000
148
hp
2
seats
25.6
mpg
Micro RoadsterGasolinecrossblade
$15,000 – $25,000
70
hp
2
seats
42
mpg
RoadsterGasolineSabre 1.8i Turbo
$20,000 – $25,000
133
hp
2
seats
26.1
mpg
Sports RoadsterGasoline$25,000 – $40,000
178
hp
2
seats
19.6
mpg
RoadsterGasoline2000
$30,000 – $40,000
237
hp
2
seats
23.7
mpg
Luxury Sports RoadsterGasoline$20,000 – $30,000
322
hp
2
seats
19
mpg
