2019 Audi TT RS vs. 2019 BMW Z4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Audi TT RS and 2019 BMW Z4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Audi TT RS and the 2019 BMW Z4.
When comparing the 2019 Audi TT RS's and the 2019 BMW Z4's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Audi TT RS has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2019 BMW Z4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and reliability. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Audi TT RS's and the 2019 BMW Z4's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Audi TT RS ranges from $53,890 to $67,295 while a used 2019 BMW Z4 is priced between $31,768 to $41,999.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Audi TT RS loses 39.9 percent of its value and the 2019 BMW Z4 loses 48.7 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Audi TT RS retains 8.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 BMW Z4.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi TT RS is 7.8 out of 10 while the BMW Z4's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Audi TT RS being ranked 14 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the BMW Z4 being ranked 15 out of 41.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi TT RS is 7.6 out of 10. For the BMW Z4 the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the BMW Z4 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi TT RS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Audi TT RS’s base engine makes 394 horsepower, and the 2019 BMW Z4 base engine makes 255 horsepower. The TT RS is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. The Z4 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles. This gives the 2019 BMW Z4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Audi TT RS. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$66,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$85,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$40,750 - $453,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$85,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$40,750 - $453,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$62,080
Price Range:
$53,890 - $67,295
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$67,801
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$31,145 - $215,038
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,506
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,265
Price Range:
$31,768 - $41,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$67,801
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$31,145 - $215,038
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,930
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Audi TT RS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW Z4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Audi TT RS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.7 - 12.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 BMW Z4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.7 - 12.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 11.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 11.4
Audi TT RS Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 41Ranking
14 out of / 41Ranking
25 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 41Ranking
30 out of / 41BMW Z4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
34 out of / 41Ranking
35 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Audi TT RS Trim Levels
2.5T quattro
2019 BMW Z4 Trim Levels
sDrive 30i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
394 hp @ 5850 rpm
Torque:
354 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.120 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
294 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 438 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
74.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3296 lbs
Width:
77.4 inches
Height:
52.9 inches
Length:
165 inches
Wheelbase:
98.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3287 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.4 inches
Length:
170.7 inches
Wheelbase:
97.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Turbo Blue
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nardo Gray
Red
Tango Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic / Misano Blue Metallic
Gray
Frozen Grey II Metallic
Red
San Francisco Red
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Blue Stitching / Black w/ Gray Stitching / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Red
Magma Red w/ Decor Stitching
White
Ivory White w/ Decor Stitching