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2001-2002 Audi TT Roadster MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2002 Audi TT Roadster at a glance
The 2001-2002 Audi TT Roadster covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,490 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2002 Audi TT Roadster by model year
What the 2002 TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$291
$3,490 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.82
Per 100 miles
$23.27
Five years
$17,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$970less a year
Class median $4,460 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Audi TT Roadster MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,490, $160 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Roadster (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Audi TT Roadster MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,650–$3,830/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Roadster (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
| quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,170 in California and $3,030 in Texas, a $1,140 difference.
- California $4,170
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,450
- Florida $3,190
- Texas $3,030
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 two-seater models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2002 Audi TT Roadster get?
EPA rates the 2001-2002 Audi TT Roadster at 21–23 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2002 Audi TT Roadster?
The TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2002. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2002 Audi TT Roadster?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Audi TT Roadster per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,490 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,490–$3,830 a year. That is a $340 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Audi TT Roadster 100 miles?
About $23.27 per 100 miles for the TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.27 and $25.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Audi TT Roadster more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Audi TT Roadster compare with other two-seater configurations?
The TT Roadster 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,490 a year to fuel, $970 less than the class median of $4,460, and less than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 47 rated two-seater configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Audi TT Roadster different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,490, $160 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2002 against 2 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Audi TT Roadster for that year.