Audi R8 vs. Audi TT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi R8 and Audi TT 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 Audi R8 and the Audi TT.
When comparing the Audi R8's and the Audi TT's specifications and ratings, the Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Audi TT has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Audi R8's and the Audi TT's specifications and ratings, the Audi TT is a better car than the Audi R8.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi R8 loses 41.6 percent of its value and the Audi TT loses 40.7 percent of its value. This means the Audi TT retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi R8.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi R8 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Audi TT's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi R8 being ranked 21 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Audi TT being ranked 3 out of 41.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi R8 is 7.3 out of 10. For the Audi TT the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Audi TT an advantage in reliability compared to the Audi R8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi R8’s base engine makes 562 horsepower, and the Audi TT base engine makes 228 horsepower. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The TT is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles.This gives the Audi TT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi R8 the advantage in maximum range. The R8 uses premium unleaded, and the TT uses regular unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$171,932 - $251,950
Starting MSRP:
$158,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$226,175
Price Range:
$165,990 - $305,549
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,045
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,126
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$68,320
Depreciation %:
43.1%
Resale Value $:
$90,280
Residual Value %:
56.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
35.5% - 45.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$21,638
Depreciation %:
41.5%
Resale Value $:
$30,562
Residual Value %:
58.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
35.5% - 45.8%
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi TT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi TT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
19 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 32Audi TT Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 41Ranking
23 out of / 41Ranking
26 out of / 41Ranking
40 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi R8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Audi TT Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
562 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.157 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 444 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
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
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
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
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:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
73.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
48.7 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3197 lbs
Width:
77.4 inches
Height:
53.3 inches
Length:
165 inches
Wheelbase:
98.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Anthracite Stitching / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Red
Express Red w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Silver
Pastel Silver w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Anthracite Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
