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 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 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 $33,639 to $46,168 while a used 2020 Nissan 370Z is priced between $22,139 to $42,439.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi TTS loses 42 percent of its value and the Nissan 370Z loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the Nissan 370Z retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi TTS.
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: 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
54500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
94049
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
41350 - 500000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30090
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
28504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 33045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40753
Price Range:
33639 - 46168
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
78907
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
29316 - 177099
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39290
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30891
Price Range:
22139 - 42439
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
27195
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
21578 - 35791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39172
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Audi TTS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Nissan 370Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi TTS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
4.9 - 24.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan 370Z
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.4 - 19.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.033
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1704234730360057
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.0 - 21.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.004186185110174
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.0 - 7.5
Audi TTS Rankings
Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
28 out of / 39Ranking
37 out of / 39Nissan 370Z Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi TTS Trim Levels
2.0T quattro
Nissan 370Z Trim Levels
Base, NISMO, Sport, Sport Touring
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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:
288 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
332 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 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 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 421 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 494 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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
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:
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:
74.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
58.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3263 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:
3333 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
51.8 inches
Length:
167.5 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Turbo Blue
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nano Gray Metallic
Orange
Pulse Orange
Red
Tango Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Passion Red
White
Pearl White Tricoat
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Gray
Rotor Gray
Red
Express Red
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
