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Audi’s TTS has always been a car for those who do not want to compromise on looks as well as performance. It stands for excellent driving dynamics as well as advanced technology to enhance driving pleasure.
The 2021 Audi TTS is available in a well-equipped single trim priced at an MSRP of $59,500. There are a few changes for the 2021 TTS which includes 21-inch wheels with summer tires, optional infotainment features like navigation, voice commands, Bang & Olufsen sound system are all now standard. The interior is a good competition of sporty and luxurious with Nappa leather upholstery on heated sport seats.
If you are looking to lease the 2021 Audi TTS, it can be leased for $887/month for 36 months. If you are seeking more power, the Audi TT RS is available and if you would like to have a TT model with more wind in your hair there is the TT convertible. That said, the 2021 TTS comes into direct competition with the Porsche 718 Cayman, Jaguar F-Type (P300), and the Mercedes-AMG C 43.
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The 2021 Audi TTS is available in a single trim and configuration which is priced at an MSRP of $59,500. This gets you a turbocharged 2.0L Inline-4 engine with power going to the Quattro AWD system. Unlike the Audi TT, the TTS is only available as a coupe.
Audi for the TTS offers two packages - Black Optics Package ($900) - adding black accents and a new wheel design and the Competition Package ($2,200) which brings an exterior appearance similar to the TT RS model and unique interior appearance.
Model |
2021 Audi TTS Coupe |
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MSRP |
$59,500 |
Key Features |
Keyless entry and keyless ignition |
2 one-touch power windows |
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12-way power-adjustable heated front seats |
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Automatic climate control |
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Digitized Audi Virtual Cockpit instrument Cluster |
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Dusk sensing auto delay off headlamps |
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20-inch wheels with summer performance tires |
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12-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system |
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4-Wheel independent suspensions |
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Automatic rear spoiler |
Priced at an MSRP of $59,500, the 2021 Audi TTS comes well equipped with a small powerful engine, Quattro AWD system, heated sports seats with diamond stitching in contrast color. We do recommend getting the Competition Package ($2,200) for the unique interior and exterior features.
the punchy turbocharged 2.0-liter four-pot is particularly jaunty and committed, which makes having the choice between other options rather unnecessary - CarBuzz
The 2021 Audi TTS comes with a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine making 288 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired to a 7-speed S Tronic dual-clutch transmission which directs all the power to the famous Quattro AWD system. The Quattro system helps give the TTS engaging handling and unique driving dynamics.
The 2021 Audi TTS does the 0-60 sprint in 4.4 seconds which is faster than the Porsche 718 Cayman, the Jaguar F-Type, and the Mercedes-AMG C 43. It will do the standing quarter-mile in 12.8 seconds and will achieve a top speed of 155 mph.
Models |
2021 Audi TTS |
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman |
2021Jaguar F-Type (P300) |
2021 Mercedes-AMG C 43 coupe |
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MSRP |
$59,500 |
$60,500 |
$61,600 |
$59,000 |
Engine |
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 |
2.0L Turbocharged Flat-4 |
2.0L Turbocharged I4 |
3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 |
Drivetrain |
AWD |
RWD |
RWD |
RWD |
Transmission |
7-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Manual |
8-speed automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
Power |
288 hp @5,400 RPM |
300 hp @ 6,500 RPM |
296 hp @ 5,500 RPM |
385 hp @ 6,100 RPM |
Torque |
280 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM |
280 lb-ft @ 1,950 RPM |
295 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM |
384 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM |
0-60 (seconds) |
4.4 |
4.9 |
5.4 |
4.5 |
Quarter-Mile (seconds) |
12.8 |
12.8 |
N/A |
12.9 |
Top Speed (MPH) |
155 |
170 |
155 |
N/A |
The most powerful of the above is the Mercedes-AMG C 43 making 385 hp. Then comes the Porsche 718 Cayman making 300 hp followed by the Jaguar F-Type making 296 hp. The least powerful is the Audi TTS which makes 288 hp, nearly 100 hp less than the AMG C 43.
The 2021 Audi TTS has an EPA estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and a combined 25 mpg. This is more than the combined mpg of the Porsche 718 Cayman and Mercedes-AMG C 43, both offering 22 mpg combined. but offers 1 mpg less than the Jaguar F-Type.
Models |
2021 Audi TTS |
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman |
2021Jaguar F-Type (P300) |
2021 Mercedes-AMG C 43 coupe |
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MPG (City) |
23 |
20 |
23 |
19 |
MPG (Highway) |
29 |
26 |
30 |
27 |
MPG (Combined) |
25 |
22 |
26 |
22 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons) |
14.5 |
14.2 |
16.6 |
17.4 |
Range (City/Highway/Combined; Miles) |
334/421/373 |
284/369/312 |
381/498/431 |
330/469/382 |
The Audi TTS comes with a fuel tank capacity of 14.5-gallons, which is more than only the Porsche 718 Cayman's 14.2-gallon fuel tank, but lesser than the Jaguar F-Type's 16.6-gallon fuel tank and the Mercedes-AMG C 43 17.4-gallon fuel tank.
The design is graceful and contemporary, and premium materials are used throughout - Car And Driver
The 2021 Audi TTS's interior can seat 4 occupants comfortably, however, the rear seats might feel cramped. The front row seats are heated 8-way power-adjustable with 4-way power lumbar. The seats are upholstered in Nappa leather and contrast stitching in rotor gray or red. For added comfort automatic air conditioning is standard.
The optional Competition package adds interior red accents on the side of the seats, center console, air vents with red diamond stitching to the seat inserts, along with leather and Alcantara flat-bottom sport steering wheel with red 12 o'clock marker and carbon-fiber interior trim. The TTS comes with a cargo capacity of 12 cu.ft. which is more than the competition.
Models |
2021 Audi TTS |
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman |
2021Jaguar F-Type (P300) |
2021 Mercedes-AMG C 43 coupe |
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Seating Capacity |
4 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Front (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches) |
37.1/53.6/41.1 |
N/A |
36.8/56.5/42.8 |
38.8/54.8/42 |
Rear (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches) |
33.8/47.9/28.9 |
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35.6/51.7/32 |
Cargo Capacity (cu.ft.) |
12.0 | 5.3 | 11.8 | 10.5 |
For infotainment features, the Audi TTS does not come with a center of the dashboard-mounted infotainment system but instead uses the instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and runs the MMI interface. What was optional on the 2020 model now is standard. The interface can be controlled via the buttons on the steering wheel or the rotary controller on the center console.
The MMI interface comes standard with Audi Navigation Plus, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD radio, Audi Connect which includes 4G LTE Wi-Fi, SiriusXM satellite radio (3-month trial subscription), voice commands, USB ports, Audi Phone Box which is a wireless charger and signal booster and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
The Audi TTS is a beautiful coupe to behold, with sharp and sporty styling from front to back - CarBuzz
The 2021 Audi TTS comes with one new feature over the 2020 model - the 20-inch wheels with summer tires. The rest of the exterior features and design have been carried forward which include heated and power-folding exterior side mirrors, automatic LED headlights on either side of a chrome-lined grille, LED taillights with dynamic turn signals, adaptive rear spoiler, quad exhaust outlets complete the car.
Options for the TTS include a Black optic package which adds a black grille, mirror housings, and exterior accents with 20-inch Audi Sport 5-arm design wheels. Then comes the Competition package that adds 20-inch Audi Y-Spoke design black wheels, red brake calipers, black exterior trim and mirror housings, black fixed-wing rear spoiler, and a honey comb mesh grille in black.
Models |
2021 Audi TTS |
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman |
2021Jaguar F-Type (P300) |
2021 Mercedes-AMG C 43 coupe |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3263 |
3034 |
3351 |
3979 |
Length (inches) |
165 |
172.4 |
176 |
184.8 |
Width (inches) |
72.1 |
70.9 |
75.7 |
TBA |
Height (inches) |
53.3 |
51 |
51.6 |
55.3 |
Ground Clearance (inches) |
N/A |
N/A |
3.94 |
N/A |
Wheelbase (inches) |
98.6 |
97.4 |
103.2 |
111.8 |
In terms of dimensions, The Audi TTS measures 165-inches in length which is 7.4 inches shorter than the Porsche 718 Cayman, 11-inches shorter than the Jaguar F-Type, and 19.8 inches shorter in length than the Mercedes-AMG C 43. Its wheelbase is shorter than the F-Type and AMG C 43 as well, but 1.2 inches longer than the 718 Cayman.
The 2021 Audi TTS has not yet been crash-tested by the NHTSA. Like the NHTSA, the IIHS has also not yet crash-tested the 2021 TTS. Both organizations have also not yet crash-tested the 2020 model as well, which shares the same structure as the 2021 model.
The 2021 Audi TTS comes with many safety features that include electronic stability control, Audi Parking System Plus, Audi Side Assist (blind-spot monitoring system and lane change assist), HD rearview camera, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, and a few more.
The Porsche 718 Cayman while offerig more power than the 2021 Audi TTS, but the porsche offers lesser performance, mpg, a smaller gas tank leading to lesser range and also less trunk space, leading us to say the Audi TTS is better than the porsche.
The 2021 Jaguar F-Type comes with more power but its performance is much lesser than the TTS. The Jaguar does offer more legroom for the occupants too, however, the TTS does offer marginally more trunk room. However, the F-Type does offers better mpg figures and longer driving range, making it a good option to the TTS.
The Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe comes with an engine that has two additional cylinders and makes nearly 100 hp more than the TTS, but the TTS does offer better performance, better mpg figures and more cargo space. The AMG C 43 does come with one of the best interiors in the automotive business.
The 2021 Audi TTS comes with a small powerful engine and the famous Quattro system that does give better performance than the competition. It also comes with a balance of luxurious and sporty interiors with good mpg figures along with lots of technology coming standard, making it worth its MSRP of $59,500.