Used 2019 Audi TT Base for sale 

The Audi TT is a $44,900 coupe that comes with features like full LED headlamps, adaptive spoiler, and the Audi virtual cockpit which sets it apart from most competitors.

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The TT coupe has only a single trim and the perfect coupe for you would have the Quattro all-wheel drive, the technology pack and the Audi Virtual Cockpit added to the list.

The Audi coupe comes with a turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 engine which makes 220 hp and 258 pound-feet of torque. Transmission is a 7-speed dual-clutch S Tronic which has quick response while changing gears and offers the comfort of an automatic and also allows you to drive in a manual.

In comparison, the Porsche 718 Cayman comes with a 2.0L flat-4 engine making 300 horses while the Ford Mustang GT comes with a massive 5.0L V8 engine making 460 hp and 420 pound-feet torque double of what the Audi is capable of.

Acceleration

The lightweight Audi TT is quick to reach 60 mph from a standstill in 5.2 seconds. The signature performance is also reflected in the impressive wheel-turning power the TT Coupe produces 258 lb-ft of torque, kicking in at only 1750 rpm. The advancements are felt with a top track speed of 130 mph.

The competitors in the segment are much faster than the Audi TT coupe. The M2 Competition is the fastest one to 60, full second faster than the TT. The Infiniti Q60 and the Ford Mustang GT takes about 4.5 seconds to reach 60, while the 718 Cayman takes 4.9 seconds.

Ride and Handling

The Audi TT is not the sharpest driving coupe on the market unlike the Cayman, but it is still better than a few others. The steering feels responsive whenever you throw it in the corners and the amount of grip that it offers makes the drive truly entertaining.

The ride is on the comfort side and not too harsh but when you get the optional S line package, it does make a difference to the car. Body movement is well contained and the Quattro all-wheel-drive system offers stability, traction, and precise driving.

Braking

The brakes are larger than ever before, with 11.8-inch discs on the front and 12.3 on the rear, they deliver powerful stopping force. Weighing about 3000 lbs, Audi's work like a charm not only on tracks but also on city streets. The brake pedal is extremely precise and direct, much like the steering.

In comparison, the BMW M2 Competition has the largest brakes with 15.7-inch discs up front and 15s in the back, the Audi TTs brakes feel tiny. The Infiniti and the Mustang GT also have large 14-inch brakes in the front.

The Audi TT may lag in terms of power, but it catches up to the competition when it comes to efficiency. The engine on the TT is surprisingly fuel-efficient and only consumes about 23 miles to the gallon in the city and can manage up to 31 miles in a gallon on highways, which brings the combined fuel economy to about 26.

In contrast, the Ford Mustang GT lags with a massive gas-guzzling V8 under the hood, with a combined fuel economy of 18 mpg. The Porsche 718 Cayman comes quite close to matching the numbers of the Audi TT with a combined economy of 24 mpg.

The 4 seater coupe has comfortable and supportive seats but nowhere near the level that the coupes like the 718 and BMW have reached. The cabin feels spacious until you try to carry some luggage, and then feel the need for a larger trunk. With premium materials on most of the consoles, you can ignore the plastic bits that litter the cabin.

The rear seats are even more unusable than the BMW and the Mustang, the legroom is lesser and so is the headroom.

Infotainment System

The giant high-definition screen inside the Audi is easy to use and intuitive while driving. Although Apple CarPlay is available as standard, operating it through the rotary knob often gets tricky. It comes equipped with MMI navigation plus with MMI touch system which is one of a kind. The TT is equipped with Audi Connect which means it will give you an inbuilt 4G LTE connection. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard for this variant.

Cargo Capacity

The TT coupe is subpar for carrying cargo at the back, with a tiny trunk at the back and an access opening. The interior is also conducive to storage options but isn't exceptionally ergonomic.

Long gone are the days when the Audi TT looked like a tortoise with wheels, the TT now has sharp stylized lines running along the length of the car and blend in smoothly into the LED Daytime running lights.

The tiny coupe is only 164.7-inches long, much shorter than even the Porsche 718. However, it sits taller than the Porsche and loses out on the advantage of having a low center of gravity.

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Audi pre sense basic
• Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• SIDE GUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3...
• Back-Up Camera

Audi TT vs Porsche 718 Cayman

The Porsche is far superior to the Audi TT in terms of handling. The Porsche are well known for their laser-precise steering and the Audi TT doesn't hold a candle. The infotainment on the TT is however a different story.

With the Virtual cockpit, it is far superior to Porsche's infotainment. Although the TT's rear seats are quite unusable for seating, they make it easy to carry some luggage, which isn't possible in the 2-seater 718.

Audi TT vs Ford Mustang GT

The Mustang is neither as advanced nor as comfortable as the Audi TT, but it's 5.0L V8 engine covers for that in terms of pure power.

If you want a coupe that can be quick through the turns, the Audi TT is the better option rather than the Mustang GT, which is better suited to drag races. As a daily driver, the TT is also the better coupe since it not only has better features, it also exhibits a better economy.

The Audi TT is one of the most fun and responsive coupes that Audi makes after the R8 which comes with a V10 engine. The thrifty yet punchy engine churns out enough power to make it go quick around the track but also keep the economy good enough to drive it around the city every day.