Audi TT
The 2023 Audi TT offers a compelling driving experience but demands careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 10.23 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2022 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.11 | 10.23 | — |
| 2021 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 9.8 | 19-29 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 19 | 29 | 23 | 12.38 | 8.11 | 10.23 | 19-29 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.4 | 10.23 | — |
| 2018 | 19 | 29 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.11 | 10.69 | — |
| 2017 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.84 | 9.05 | — |
| 2016 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.84 | 9.05 | — |
| 2015 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
| 2014 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
| 2013 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 | 18-20 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2011 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 5 | 2.5 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | coupe | 5 | 2.5 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 394 hp | 354 lb-ft | Inline-5 |
| 2020 | coupe | 5 | 2.5 | Premium | TFSI | Automatic (AM-S7) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 228-394 hp | 258-354 lb-ft | TFSI |
| 2019 | — | 5 | 2.5 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 5 | 2.5 | Premium | TFSI | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | In-Line |
| 2017 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | coupe | 5 | 2.5 | Premium | CEPA | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 360 hp | 343 lb-ft | Inline-5 |
| 2012 | — | 5 | 2.5 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price | Note | Trim | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $57,900, MSRP range: $57,900 - $72,500, Confidence: 0.8, notes: Base MSRP for TT RS Coupe 2D. Price as tested for TT RS Coupe 2D was $80,200. Some sources indicate a starting MSRP of $71,000 for a well-kitted model, while others list $65,875 as the base price for the TT RS., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/12/2026 | Base price: $53,900, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | USD | $57,900 | $57,900 - $72,500 | 0.8 | Base MSRP for TT RS Coupe 2D. Price as tested for TT RS Coupe 2D was $80,200. Some sources indicate a starting MSRP of $71,000 for a well-kitted model, while others list $65,875 as the base price for the TT RS. | llm_estimate | 5/12/2026 | $53,900 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $45,500, MSRP range: $45,500 - $67,600, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for the 2020 Audi TT 45 TFSI quattro started at $45,500, while the TT RS started at $67,600. The TTS model started around $54,000., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Base price: $49,000, Trim: quattro | USD | $45,500 | $45,500 - $67,600 | 0.8 | MSRP for the 2020 Audi TT 45 TFSI quattro started at $45,500, while the TT RS started at $67,600. The TTS model started around $54,000. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | $49,000 | — | quattro | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $44,900, Series: TT Coupe quattro | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $44,900 | — | — | TT Coupe quattro |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $47,450, Series: Roadster, Trim: quattro, Note: Entertainment System: MMI AM/FM/SAT w/1 CD Player -inc: Audi music interface w/2 USB ports, 1 auxiliary input jack, Bluetooth wireless technology preparation for compatible mobile devices (w/streaming audio), MP3 reading capability, 2 SD card slots, presets, phase diversity for improved AM/FM reception, RDS (Radio Data System) displays radio station call letters and other information and GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment) which varies volume based on vehicle speed, theft deterrent design, S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $47,450 | Entertainment System: MMI AM/FM/SAT w/1 CD Player -inc: Audi music interface w/2 USB ports, 1 auxiliary input jack, Bluetooth wireless technology preparation for compatible mobile devices (w/streaming audio), MP3 reading capability, 2 SD card slots, presets, phase diversity for improved AM/FM reception, RDS (Radio Data System) displays radio station call letters and other information and GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment) which varies volume based on vehicle speed, theft deterrent design, S | quattro | Roadster |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $43,500, Series: TT Coupe quattro,TTS Coupe quattro | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $43,500 | — | — | TT Coupe quattro,TTS Coupe quattro |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $60,775 - $61,275, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP for the 2013 Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/12/2026 | — | USD | — | $60,775 - $61,275 | 0.7 | MSRP for the 2013 Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster. | llm_estimate | 5/12/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | Turbo | Brakes | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 2 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 305 | 10.8 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 98.6 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 305 | 10.8 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 98.6 | 18 | 18 | CD + Stereo | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 98.6 | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 98.6 | 18 | 18 | CD + Stereo | Yes | Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Rear Solid Discs | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 98.6 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 |
| 2016 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 290 | 10.2 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | forwardCollisionWarning | Rated vehicle | autoBrake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2021 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2020 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | standard |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2019 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | standard |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Audi TT C AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | 2018 Audi TT C AWD | standard |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2017 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | standard |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — |
| 2014 | Rated vehicle: 2014 Audi TT C AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 Audi TT C AWD | — |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 Audi TT 2 DR AWD | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Audi TT offers a compelling driving experience but demands careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2022
The 2022 Audi TT offers sharp handling and premium appeal, but its below-average reliability verdict warrants careful consideration.
2021
The 2021 Audi TT offers engaging performance and all-wheel drive grip, but its below-average reliability verdict warrants careful inspection.
2020
The 2020 Audi TT offers sharp handling and a premium interior, but its reliability is rated below average.
2019
The 2019 Audi TT presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2018
The 2018 Audi TT offers engaging performance, but buyers should prioritize verifying the completion of its single critical fuel tank recall and scrutinizing its extensive TSB history.
2017
The 2017 Audi TT offers a compelling blend of performance and style, but buyers should prioritize confirming the fuel tank integrity recall has been completed.
2016
The 2016 Audi TT offers sharp styling and engaging dynamics, but its below-average reliability verdict warrants careful consideration.
2015
The 2015 Audi TT offers sharp styling and all-wheel-drive grip, but its reliability record is mixed.
2014
The 2014 Audi TT presents a mixed reliability picture.
2013
The 2013 Audi TT is a performance-oriented coupe with a potent engine and all-wheel drive, but its reliability is rated below average.
2012
The 2012 Audi TT is rated below average for reliability.
2011
The 2011 Audi TT offers a compelling blend of style and performance, but its 'Average' reliability verdict warrants careful consideration.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi TT?
Carfocal currently has 13 published TT reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Audi TT offers a compelling driving experience but demands careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Audi TT reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi TT. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 audi tt offers a compelling driving experience but demands careful consideration due to its 'average' reliability rating. and the 2023 audi tt's value proposition hinges on its driving dynamics versus its documented reliability concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi TT?
Across Carfocal's published TT guides, recurring problem areas include Dual-Clutch Transmission (S Tronic), PCV Valve, and Ignition Coils. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Dual-Clutch Transmission (S Tronic), PCV Valve, and Ignition Coils.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints