Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi TT

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

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

Pricing: A used 2019 Volkswagen Beetle ranges from $16,991 to $29,599 while a used 2019 Audi TT is priced between $27,995 to $43,840.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen Beetle loses 31 percent of its value and the Audi TT loses 45.2 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Beetle retains 14.2 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 Volkswagen Beetle is 8.8 out of 10 while the Audi TT's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Beetle is 7.9 out of 10. For the Audi TT the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Audi TT a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Beetle.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Beetle’s base engine makes 174 horsepower, and the Audi TT base engine makes 228 horsepower. The Beetle is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. The TT is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Beetle the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi TT. Both models use regular unleaded.

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