Audi TTS vs. Nissan 370Z

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi TTS and Nissan 370Z 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 TTS and the Nissan 370Z.

When we compare the Audi TTS's and the Nissan 370Z's specifications and ratings, the Audi TTS has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. The Nissan 370Z has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi TTS's and the Nissan 370Z's specifications and ratings, the Nissan 370Z is a better car than the Audi TTS.

Pricing: A used 2020 Audi TTS ranges from $31,023 to $45,992 while a used 2020 Nissan 370Z is priced between $26,628 to $44,494.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi TTS loses 41 percent of its value and the Nissan 370Z loses 31.9 percent of its value. This means the Nissan 370Z retains 9.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi TTS.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi TTS is 8.2 out of 10 while the Nissan 370Z's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi TTS being ranked 5 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Nissan 370Z being ranked 4 out of 15 Best Sports Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi TTS is 8.4 out of 10. For the Nissan 370Z the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Audi TTS a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan 370Z.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi TTS’s base engine makes 288 horsepower, and the Nissan 370Z base engine makes 332 horsepower. The TTS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 421 miles. The 370Z is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles.This gives the Audi TTS the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan 370Z the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Audi TTS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Nissan 370Z has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room.