Starting at the price of $38,300, it is slightly on the premium side and thus competes with equally capable vehicles like the BMW 1 Series 135i and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
There are no significant changes in the 2011 Audi TT coupe model. It is still equipped with the same powerful 2-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers great overall performance. Even after being quick on acceleration, it does give a decent amount of fuel economy. The exterior design of the Audi TT is quite unique with its minimalistic yet powerful design. It feels premium from the inside out. Starting at the price of $38,300, it is slightly on the premium side and thus competes with equally capable vehicles like the BMW 1 Series 135i and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
The 2011 Audi TT is available with only one single trim option, namely Premium Plus. It is available at a price of $38,300 and gets multiple standard features that are one of the best in the segment. It gets standard features like rain-sensing wipers, heated seats along with six-way power adjustment, leather upholstery, and automatic climate control.
Trims |
Premium Plus |
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MSRP |
$38,300 |
Key Features |
19-inch wheels |
Automatic rear spoiler |
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Adaptive xenon headlights |
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Rain-sensing wipers |
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Heated six-way power front seats |
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Leather upholstery |
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Automatic climate control |
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Prestige package |
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There is no option to choose from when it comes to the 2011 Audi TT as there is only one base Premium Plus variant available to opt for. But even at the base trim, the Audi TT gets multiple features as standard which does improve the overall experience of driving this car. There are certain optional packages like the Prestige package which adds in a better Bose stereo speaker, navigation system, and an ambient lighting package. Thus at a price of $38,300, the base Audi TT provides great value for the money spent even if it is expensive as compared to its rivals.
The 2011 Audi TT is available in single-engine option of a 2-liter inline-4 cylinder that generates around 211 horsepower along with 258 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission that delivers the power to all the wheels as standard. With this engine setup, the Audit TT accelerates from zero to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds while the quarter-mile acceleration takes 13.8 seconds. Along with that, the 2011 Audi TT Coupe has a top speed of 150 mph.
Model |
Audi TT Coupe Premium Plus Quattro |
BMW 1 Series Coupe 135i |
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Premium |
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MSRP |
$38,300 |
$36,350 |
$26,750 |
Engine |
2-liter inline-4 |
3-liter inline-6 |
2-liter inline-4 |
Drivetrain |
all-wheel drive |
rear-wheel drive |
rear-wheel drive |
Transmission |
6-speed Automated manual |
6-speed Manual |
5-speed Automatic |
Power |
211 hp @ 4300 rpm |
300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
210 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Torque |
258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm |
300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm |
223 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm |
0-60 mph (sec) |
5.3 |
5.1 |
6.4 |
Quarter-mile (sec) |
13.8 |
13.8 |
15.5 |
Top Speed (mph) |
152 |
130 |
130 |
The BMW 1 Series 135i is the most powerful in this comparison with the power output of 300 HP with a much bigger 3-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, while the Hyundai Genesis is on par with the Audi TT with 210 HP. The BMW is also the quickest of them all with zero to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds while the Hyundai Genesis is the slowest of them all with zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Both the BMW and Hyundai Genesis tops out at 130 mph, whereas the Audi can go up to 152 mph.
The base 2-liter inline-4 cylinder engine available with the 2011 Audi TT is one of the most efficient in this segment. It provides a mileage of 21 MPG in the city which improves to 29 MPG on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 24 MPG from the 2011 Audi TT. Along with that, the Audi TT has a fuel tank capacity of 15.9 gallons, which provides a maximum range of 461 miles.
Model |
Audi TT Coupe Premium Plus Quattro |
BMW 1 Series Coupe 135i |
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Premium |
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MPG (City) |
21 |
18 |
17 |
MPG (Highway) |
29 |
28 |
30 |
MPG (Combined) |
24 |
22 |
21 |
Fuel Capacity (gal) |
15.9 gal. |
14 gal. |
17.2 gal. |
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
334/461/382 |
252/392/308 |
292/516/361 |
While the Audi TT is the most fuel-efficient in this segment, it is followed by the BMW 1 series with a combined mileage of 22mpg. The Hyundai Genesis stands last with a combined mileage of 21 MPG, but has a much larger fuel tank capacity of 17.2 gallons, which provides a maximum range of 516 miles as compared to the 14-gallon fuel tank capacity in the BMW 1 Series.
Like every other Audi, the interior design of the Audi TT is also well-crafted. It is adorned with high-quality materials and gives it a premium feel. All the controls are ergonomically placed for ease of use. The front seats provide a decent amount of spacing for the driver and the passenger while the rear seat is not suitable for adults. The 2011 Audi TT provides a cargo capacity of 13.1 cubic feet behind the rear seats, while with the rear seats folded, the maximum cargo capacity can increase up to 24.7 cubic feet, which is the best in class.
Model |
Audi TT Coupe Premium Plus Quattro |
BMW 1 Series Coupe 135i |
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Premium |
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Seating Capacity |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
37.7/53.2/41.1 |
37.9/56/41.4 |
39.2/56.7/44.1 |
Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
32.6/47.5/29.3 |
37/42.4/31.8 |
37.7/57.9/38.6 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
13.1 cu.ft. |
10 cu.ft. |
10 cu.ft. |
Maximum Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
24.7 cu.ft. |
10 cu.ft. |
10 cu.ft. |
The BMW 1 Series and Hyundai Genesis can also accommodate up to four passengers inside its cabin while providing a decent amount of spacing in the front and rear row as well. The Hyundai Genesis provides the best in class spacing for the front seat passengers while providing great comfort. Both the Hyundai and BMW provide a maximum cargo capacity of 10 cubic feet behind the rear seat. Here is a list of all interior features that are available with the 2011 Audi TT Coupe:
The infotainment system available in the 2011 Audi TT provides multiple features as standard like Bluetooth connectivity, CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack, and a 9-speaker audio system. While these are all the standard features, there is a Prestige package available that adds in a navigation system, a much better 12 speaker Bose audio system, and a six-cd changer. There is an option to replace the 6-CD changer with an iPod audio interface from the Prestige Package. Here is a list of all the in t infotainment features that are available in the 2011 Audi TT:
The 2011 Audi TT has one of the superlative exterior designs in this segment. It has an overall smaller footprint on road with a total length of 165 inches along with the smallest wheelbase of 97 inches. It's quite close to the ground at 5 inches. It is also the lightest in this segment with a curb weight of 3,241 pounds. It gets 19-inch wheels along with an automatic rear spoiler and adaptive xenon headlights in the front. This coupe has a sloping roof that cuts down on the headroom for the rear passengers, but the Audi space frame keeps the TT planted to the road while being lighter and saving space in the interior.
Model |
Audi TT Coupe Premium Plus Quattro |
BMW 1 Series Coupe 135i |
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Premium |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3241 lbs. |
3373 lbs. |
3362 lbs. |
Length (in) |
165 in. |
172 in. |
182 in. |
Width (in) |
73 in. |
78 in. |
73 in. |
Height (in) |
53 in. |
55 in. |
55 in. |
Ground Clearance (in) |
5 |
6 |
5 |
Wheelbase (in) |
97 in. |
105 in. |
111 in. |
The BMW 1 Series 135i is the heaviest of them all with a curb weight of 3,373 pounds while the Hyundai Genesis has a curb weight of 3,262 pounds. The Hyundai is the longest of them all with a length of 182 inches while the BMW has a wide body with 78 inches. The BMW also sits slightly higher on the ground at 6-inches, while the Hyundai Genesis has the longest wheelbase of 111-inches. All the vehicles in this comparison have a premium feel from the outside with great build quality. Here is a list of all the exterior features that we see on the 2011 Audi TT:
NHTSA has not yet rated the 2011 Audi TT and neither has the IIHS. The Audi TT is based on the lighter and more robust Audi Space Frame and thus can handle high-impact stress. Along with that, the TT Coupe is equipped with certain safety features that do improve the Safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of all the safety features that are equipped with the 2011 Audi TT:
The 2011 Audi TT is one of the unique vehicles in this segment. Even if it has a very small footprint on the road, it has been equipped with a powerful 2-liter turbocharged engine that provides great overall performance. The Audi TT is quick on acceleration while still providing a decent amount of fuel economy. The interior is one of the best in the class which provides great comfort for the front row passengers, but the rear seats are very restrictive. There are not a lot of safety features that are equipped with the 2011 Audi TT, but the base platform on which the TT is based is strong enough to safeguard the passengers. Hence. If you are looking for a powerful but small vehicle in the segment, the 2011 Audi TT is one of the multiple options that you can look into.