Used 2018 Audi TTS Base for sale 

The 2018 Audi TTS is a single trim. In stock, the TTS comes with a price tag of $52,950. It features 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 6-speed automatic transmission. It has a performance focused luxurious cabin. As options there are Red Brake calipers, Technology Package, black optic package, and S sport seat package are offered by Audi for customizing the coupe to suit your needs. 

The sole trim includes 19-inch wheels with performance summer tires, sport tuned suspension with adaptive dampers, LED headlights and tailights, automatic wipers, heated and power folding side mirrors, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, keyless entry and ignition.

The all new Audi TTS features a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 292 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque coupled to a S tronic dual-clutch 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission directs all the power to the quattro all wheel drive system. The combination of the powerful engine, dual clutch transmission and Quattro all wheel drive system system makes it a very good performance coupe.

The BMW M2 produces the most power of the above coupes, making 365hp. The BMW M2 also has the bigger displacement engine compared to the rest. Then comes the Porsche 718 Cayman making 300hp, the Jaguar F-type making 296hp and then comes the Audi TTS which makes 292 hp.

Acceleration

The 2018 Audi TTS Coupe with low profile aerodynamic body combined with a turbocharged engine coupled with automatic transmission featuring all-wheel drive races from 0-60 mph in mere 4.6 sec and completes the standing  quarter mile in just 12.8 seconds. Audi claim that the Audi TTS has a top track speed of 155 mph.

The BMW M2 has the best 0-60 mph setting a time 4.3 seconds. This is followed by the Audi TTS with a time of 4.6 seconds, the Porsche 718 Cayman (4.9 seconds) and Jaguar F-Type with a 0-60 of 5.4 seconds. As for the quarter-mile time, the Porsche 718 Cayman has the fastest time 12.0 seconds. Then comes the Audi TTS and BMW M2 with a time of 12.8 seconds each, and the Jaguar F-Type with a time of 14.1 seconds.

Handling and Ride

The 2018 Audi TTS features speed sensitive power steering allowing you to make most of the handling capabilities. The MacPherson strut front/ Four-link rear adaptive sports suspension ensures a smooth ride with sharp cornoring. The Audi Magnetic ride technology helps maximizing handling abilites.The system to direct power is well managed too. The system will do calculations based on the driving style of the driver, if it determines it to be sporty, the system will automatically direct additonal power to the rear wheels or make it more balanced as required. This makes the drive much more engaging in many situations. 

Braking

The Audi TTS coupe features 13.3/12.2 inch front/rear ventilated disc brakes which are big enough to bring the coupe from 60-0 mph in 103 ft. Having ventilated brakes is a good thing because this allows the brakes to stay as cool as possible even under repititive braking. The brakes also have additional features like hydraulic brake assist, anti-lock braking system, electronic stability program and electronic brake-force distribution that help in braking performance. 

Porsche 718 Cayman being the lightest has the least stopping distance of 99.8 feet. This is followed by the Audi TTS which comes to a stop in 103 feet, the BMW M2 that comes to a stop in 108 feet, and Jaguar F-type has the longest stopping distance of the above, with a distance of 112 feet.

The all-new 2018 Audi TTS Coupe is more fuel efficient than its predecessors. It has an EPA estimated mpg ratings of 23 mpg in city, 27 mpg on highway and a combined mileage of 25 mpg. Audi equips the TTS coupe with 14.2 gallon fuel tank which allows it to have a range of 327 miles in the city, 383 miles on the highway, and a combined range of 355 miles. 

The Jaguar F-type takes the lead with best in class mileage of 23/30 mpg in city/highway and a combined mileage of 26 mpg. Then comes the Audi TTS with a combined mpg of 25, the Porsche 718 Cayman with a combined mpg 24, and the BMW M2 turns out to be least fuel efficient in its class with a combined mpg of 21. In terms of range, the most is offered from the Jaguar F-type (481 combined). Then comes the Audi TTS (355 miles combined), the Porsche 718 (343 miles combined) and then the BMW M2 (287 miles combined).

The Audi TTS is single row coupe which can accommodate 4 people. Its sporty exterior is complimented with classy, luxurious interior with S sport seats. It has driver centered Audi virtual cockpit with Leather/Alcantara finish. The 12-way power S sport seats with four-way Lumbar adjustment and power-adjustable side bolsters ensure luxurious rides with a sporty feel.

It has 3-spoke Multi-functional flat-bottom sport steering wheel with shift paddles adding comfort in driving. The Ambient interior lighting and door sills inlays compliment its classy interior and its sportier looks. Audi has also provided packages for customizing interiors. Due to its low profile compact coupe body design, it has less headroom and cramped rear seats.

In terms of front legroom, the above coupes offer marginal gaps between each other, except for the Jaguar which is complete inch clear of the rest. There are two of the above coupe's that have a back row - The BMW M2 and Audi TTS. In terms of rear row space, the BMW M2 offers nearly 4 inches more in legroom, nearly 6 inches more shoulder room in and three inches more in headroom.

Interior Features

• Automatic Climate Control
• Tilt/Telescopic manually adjustable steering wheel.
• Black Cloth Headliner
• Ambient LED Lightning
• Illuminated Glovebox
• Two-Beverage Holders
• Matte Brushed Aluminum interiors
• Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror

Cargo Volume

The Audi TTS Coupe has 12.0 cubic foot of trunk volume. This is enough space for you to carry your gym bag and backpack and can hold a couple of large weekender bags too. The good part of the TTS is that the trunk opens like a hatchback so you can easily store items in the trunk. However, the trunk is shallow which limites its space by a bit. The rear seats do fold down in 50/50 configuration allowing you to have access to the space behind the front row of seats.  

Jaguar F-type Coupe has a cargo volume of 14.4 cubic and this is the most of the above coupe's. This is followed by BMW M2  which has a 13.8 cu. ft. trunk, the Audi TTS with a 12 cu. ft trunk and then with the smallest trunk of the above coupes the Porsche 718 Cayman at the last with only 9.7 cubic foot trunk. 

Infotainment System

The Audi TTS coupe comes standard with Audi MMI system. It has a 12.3 inch HD display. The infotainment system comes combined with fully digital gauge cluster fitting the infotainment screen at the place of the gauge cluster. The multi-functional steering wheel offers easy access to multimedia controls with a control knob at the center console for easy use of the infotainment system while driving. Audi also provide a 5.1 surround sound system, enough to bring the house down.

Infotainment Features

• Audi Virtual cockpit
• MMI touch with handwriting-recognition technology
• HD Radio Technology
• Sirius XM satellite radio
• Audi Drive Select
• Garage Door Opener
• Audi Advance Key

The 2018 Audi TTS Coupe has a compact low profile performance focused aerodynamic body with aggressive styling complimented with a platinum gray grille. The sports coupe come with a full set of LED headlight and taillights and comes with quad exhaust tips, two can be found at either side of the diffuser. There is also 19" wheels which make it attractive. There is also a black edition that adds black accents including a fixed spoiler. 

 It is 165 inches long, 72.1 inch wide with 52.8 inch of height provides better headroom than others, weighing 3263 lbs, it is up to 110 lbs lighter than its predecessors, thanks to high strength steel and lightweight aluminum body. The 4.4 inch of ground clearance helps it to stick to the ground providing better grip at high-speed and enhancing aerodynamic. 

In terms of dimensions, the Audi TTS is shorter in length than the rest of the competition by 7-inches from the next shortest car. The rest of the dimentions are quite similar to each other. However, when it comes to the cub weight, the Audi TTS comfortably sits itself in between the lightest and the heaviest, weighing in at 3,263 pounds, it is the second lightest coupe of the above. 

Exterior Features

• Full LED Headlights and taillights with Turn Signals
• Platinum Gray Single-frame Grille
• Heated Side Mirrors
• Automatic Headlights
• Fixed All-weather Light
• S-model Quad Exhaust
• Heated Windshield Washer
• TTS Specific front/rear Fasciae and Side Sills.

The Audi TTS has not yet been rated by NHSTA and IIHS, nor has the car that shares the same structure - the Audi TT. The Audi TTS being a performance coupe comes packed with several safety features that make it the safe. Audi has not provided any optional safety features or safety packages, all the safety features equipped are stock. Here are the safety features included in the 2018 Audi TTS:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Audi parking system plus Front and Rear Parking Sensors
• Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Multiple airbag system and airbag occupancy sensor
• Outboard Front Lap and Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners
• Back-Up Camera

2018 Audi TTS Coupe vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

The Porsche 718 is a compact coupe. With a price tag of $55,300 this coupe is cheaper and produces marginally more power than the Audi TTS. The low profile body, with smooth curves and aerodynamic design featured with a 300 hp engine coupled with automatic transmission sums up in a performance coupe.

The Porsche 718 has best quarter-mile timing. It is the lightest car in its class with the most compact body. It sure has more powerful engine than Audi but apart from that, it loses in almost every aspect.

2018 Audi TTS Coupe vs. Jaguar F-type Coupe

The Jaguar F-type is a single row 2 seater coupe featuring a 296 hp turbocharged 2.40 L engine with 8-speed automatic transmission. It has the best in class fuel efficiency with the least CO2 emission.

Priced at $59,900 it is way more costly than any other cars in its class. The F-type might excels in cargo volume and fuel efficiency but other than that, The Audi TTS is better in every other aspect, winning this battle.

2018 Audi TTS Coupe vs. BMW M2 Coupe

The BMW M2 coupe is the most powerful car with the best in class performance, it is priced at $54,500. It features a 3.0 liter twin-turbo engine producing 365 hp.

This four-seater coupe excels its competition in power and performance but is less fuel efficient. BMW M2 proves to be a real deal for Audi, but in terms of added features and looks the Audi is the winner.

The Audi TTS turns out to be the best in class coupe. Not only it is better and safer than its previous version but it also excels its competition in many aspects. It is compact, affordable, powerful and classy. Not having much to choose sure is a letdown but its driver-centric virtual cockpit combined with a powerful engine and aggressive designing makes it totally irresistible.

Even after Featuring a four-seater cabin it is actually a driver-focused coupe which offers safer comfortable sporty rides while the rear seats are just for show. It might get overpowered by the BMW M2 or Porsche 718 but after considering the price gap and other aspects Audi offers the best you can get at this price margin.