Specifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2022 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2021 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 |
| 2020 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 |
| 2019 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 |
| 2018 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.71 | 9.41 |
| 2017 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.71 | 9.41 |
| 2016 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.71 | 9.41 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration | Horsepower | Torque | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | TFSI Engine | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | TFSI Engine | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Engine configuration: TFSI Engine |
| 2019 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | TFSI Engine | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | TFSI Engine | 288-306 hp | 280-295 lb-ft | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 288-306 hp, Torque: 280-295 lb-ft, Engine configuration: TFSI Engine |
| 2018 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | TFSI | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | In-Line | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Engine configuration: In-Line |
| 2017 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2015 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Base price | Note | Trim | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $53,900, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | $53,900 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $55,495, Trim: quattro | $55,495 | — | quattro | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $53,800, Series: TTS Coupe quattro, Note: Entertainment System: MMI touch response infotainment, (2) USB Ports, DVD/CD/MP3 Player, Bluetooth, HD Radio, Dual SDXC Card | $53,800 | Entertainment System: MMI touch response infotainment, (2) USB Ports, DVD/CD/MP3 Player, Bluetooth, HD Radio, Dual SDXC Card | — | TTS Coupe quattro |
| 2018 | Base price: $52,950, Series: Coupe, 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 | $52,950 | 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 | Coupe |
| 2017 | Base price: $47,000, Series: TT Coupe quattro,TTS Coupe quattro | $47,000 | — | — | TT Coupe quattro,TTS Coupe quattro |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 | — | — | — | 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 | 4 | — | — | — | 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 | CD + Stereo | Yes | Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs | 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 | CD + Stereo | Yes | Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, 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 | 19 | 19 | CD + Stereo | Yes | Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 1 |
| 2017 | 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 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | 305 | 12 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 | 371 | 13.1 | — | 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. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | forwardCollisionWarning | Rated vehicle | autoBrake | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2021 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2020 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2019 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | 2018 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2017 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | tpms: standard |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | tpms: standard |
| 2014 | Rated vehicle: 2014 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | tpms: standard |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Audi TTS 2 DR AWD | — | tpms: standard |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Audi TTS offers engaging performance but warrants careful consideration for used buyers due to a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2022
The 2022 Audi TTS offers a compelling blend of performance and style, but potential buyers should approach with caution due to a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2021
The 2021 Audi TTS offers engaging performance, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by a high TSB count, warrants careful consideration.
2020
The 2020 Audi TTS offers engaging performance but warrants careful consideration due to a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2019
The 2019 Audi TTS offers a compelling blend of performance and style, but its reliability record warrants careful consideration.
2018
The 2018 Audi TTS offers engaging performance, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and a high TSB count warrant careful inspection.
2017
The 2017 Audi TTS offers engaging performance and all-wheel-drive confidence, but its reliability record, marked by a high number of Technical Service Bulletins, warrants careful inspection.
2016
The 2016 Audi TTS offers engaging performance and all-wheel-drive capability, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and high TSB count warrant careful inspection and a thorough understanding of potential ownership costs.
2015
The 2015 Audi TTS presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Audi TTS presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2013
The 2013 Audi TTS presents a mixed reliability picture.
2012
The 2012 Audi TTS presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2011
The 2011 Audi TTS presents an average reliability profile.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi TTS?
Carfocal currently has 13 published TTS 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 TTS offers engaging performance but warrants careful consideration for used buyers due to a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Audi TTS reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi TTS. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 audi tts offers engaging performance but warrants careful consideration for used buyers due to a significant number of technical service bulletins (tsbs). and the 2023 audi tts can represent reasonable value for a performance coupe, provided the purchase price reflects the potential for tsb-related repairs. 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 TTS?
Across Carfocal's published TTS guides, recurring problem areas include DSG Transmission Mechatronics, Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator, 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: DSG Transmission Mechatronics, Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator, and Ignition Coils.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints