Audi TT RS vs. BMW M2

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi TT RS and BMW M2 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 RS and the BMW M2.

When we compare the Audi TT RS's and the BMW M2's specifications and ratings, the Audi TT RS has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The BMW M2 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi TT RS's and the BMW M2's specifications and ratings, the BMW M2 is a better car than the Audi TT RS.

Pricing: A used 2021 Audi TT RS ranges from $54,798 to $71,992 while a used 2021 BMW M2 is priced between $49,782 to $61,595.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi TT RS loses 39.9 percent of its value and the BMW M2 loses 38.4 percent of its value. This means the BMW M2 retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi TT RS.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi TT RS is 7.8 out of 10 while the BMW M2's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Audi TT RS being ranked 14 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the BMW M2 being ranked 24 out of 41.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi TT RS is 7.6 out of 10. For the BMW M2 the reliability rating is 6.8 out of 10. This gives the Audi TT RS a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW M2.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi TT RS’s base engine makes 394 horsepower, and the BMW M2 base engine makes 405 horsepower. The TT RS is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. The M2 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 329 miles. This gives the Audi TT RS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW M2. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the BMW M2 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi TT RS has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.