Audi TT vs. Audi TT RS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi TT and Audi TT RS 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 TT and the Audi TT RS.
When comparing the Audi TT's and the Audi TT RS's specifications and ratings, the Audi TT has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Audi TT RS has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi TT's and the Audi TT RS's specifications and ratings, the Audi TT RS is a better car than the Audi TT.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi TT loses 41.9 percent of its value and the Audi TT RS loses 41.7 percent of its value. This means the Audi TT RS retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi TT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi TT’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Audi TT RS base engine makes 394 horsepower. The TT is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. The TT RS is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 421 miles. This gives the Audi TT the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi TT RS. The TT uses regular unleaded, and the TT RS uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Audi TT RS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Audi TT and Audi TT RS are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
50500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
101162
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42250 - 500000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
73200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
101162
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42250 - 500000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41117
Price Range:
35990 - 44786
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
91799
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
40943 - 209238
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34247
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
91799
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
40943 - 209238
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Audi TT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi TT RS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi TT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
6.9 - 26.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.018
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi TT RS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
6.9 - 26.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3101784618040218
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.0 - 27.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2701825938619664
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.0 - 27.0
Audi TT Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
11 out of / 38Ranking
12 out of / 38Ranking
12 out of / 38Ranking
12 out of / 38Ranking
22 out of / 38Ranking
26 out of / 38Ranking
37 out of / 38Audi TT RS Rankings
Ranking
11 out of / 38Ranking
13 out of / 38Ranking
23 out of / 38Ranking
27 out of / 38Ranking
31 out of / 38Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi TT Trim Levels
2.0T quattro
Audi TT RS Trim Levels
2.5T quattro
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
394 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
354 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.118 hp per pound
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 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 421 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
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
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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:
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
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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
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
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
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3329 lbs
Width:
77.4 inches
Height:
52.9 inches
Length:
165 inches
Wheelbase:
98.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/30R20
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
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Helios Blue Metallic / Turbo Blue
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nardo Gray / Stone Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic / Tizian Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White Metallic / Glacier White Metallic
Green
Kyalami Green / Malachite Green Metallic
Orange
Pulse Orange
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching
Brown
Cognac Brown w/ Black Stitching / Havanna Brown w/ Jet Gray Stitching
Blue
Ocean Blue w/ Diamond Silver Stitching
Red
Crimson Red w/ Jet Gray Stitching
Silver
Diamond Silver w/ Ocean Blue Stitching
