Audi TT vs. Volkswagen Golf

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi TT and Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf.

When comparing the Audi TT's and the Volkswagen Golf's specifications and ratings, the Audi TT has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Golf has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Audi TT's and the Volkswagen Golf's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Golf is a better car than the Audi TT.

Pricing: A used 2021 Audi TT ranges from $32,816 to $41,949 while a used 2021 Volkswagen Golf is priced between $14,517 to $22,997.

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 Volkswagen Golf loses 41.7 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Golf retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi TT.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi TT is 7.9 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Golf's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Audi TT being ranked 11 out of 38 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Volkswagen Golf being ranked 5 out of 29 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi TT is 7.4 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Golf the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Volkswagen Golf a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi TT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi TT’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Golf base engine makes 147 horsepower. The TT is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Golf is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Golf the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi TT. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Golf, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Golf has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.