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2012 Audi TT RS

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Rating8.1

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Compact Coupe
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$56,850
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Phenomenal performance

Limited interior storage

All-new model

Stately ride quality

Relatively cramped rear seat

Premium interior

Lacks automatic transmission

Slick-shifting transmission

Specs & Features

$56,850

price

360 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

343 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.5L 5cyl AWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact coupe segment, the 2012 Audi TT RS Coupe is a direct competitor to the BMW M3 Coupe, the Porsche Cayman S Coupe, and the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Coupe. With a single trim, the Audi TT RS Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $56,850. It is offered with a 2.5L turbocharged Inline-5 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, producing 360 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Audi TT RS Coupe manages a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG. 

Buying Advice

Since there are no trim choices, we recommend you get the optional Tech package, which includes features such as navigation with real-time traffic, iPod connectivity with an updated music interface, a premium Bose sound system, rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights, and ambient LED interior lighting.

Trims

    Base
    $56,850 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Front automatic air conditioning
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

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8.1
2012 Audi TT RS

Price

$56,850

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.07

Horsepower

360 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

343 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

Capacity

4

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258 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

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258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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552 hp @ 8700 rpm

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2012 Audi TT RS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.1 sec12.6 sec174 mph
    		3.5 sec11.8 sec202 mph
    2012 Audi S5

    Ranked #3

    		4.9 sec13.3 sec155 mph
    2012 Audi TTS

    Ranked #3

    		4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    		4.9 sec13.3 sec183 mph
    		5.5 sec13.7 sec-
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    2012 Audi TT RS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg15.9 gal.286.2/397.5 mi.
      2012 Audi A5

      Ranked #1

      		21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg16.9 gal.354.9/523.9 mi.
      2012 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      		21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.365.7/492.9 mi.
      		20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      2012 Audi S5

      Ranked #5

      		14 mpg22 mpg17 mpg16.9 gal.236.6/371.8 mi.
      		13 mpg21 mpg15 mpg22.7 gal.295.1/476.7 mi.

      2012 Audi TT RS vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		165.3 in.72.5 in.53 in.5 in.97.2 in.
        		192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        2012 Audi S5

        Ranked #2

        		182.5 in.73 in.53.9 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        2012 Audi A5

        Ranked #3

        		182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        		177.4 in.74.6 in.48 in.4.5 in.102.6 in.
        		172.3 in.70.9 in.51.3 in.5.1 in.95.1 in.

        2012 Audi TT RS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		13.1 cu.ft.73.9 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi TTS

          Ranked #1

          		13.1 cu.ft.73.9 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi S5

          Ranked #1

          		12.4 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A5

          Ranked #3

          		12.4 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.
          		9.2 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.
          		5.3 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.

          2012 Audi TT RS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		50.3 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.67 ft.
            		5.3 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi S5

            Ranked #3

            		57.5 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi A5

            Ranked #5

            		27.1 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.60 ft.
            2012 Audi TTS

            Ranked #6

            		57.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2012 Audi TT RS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-3306 lbs.
              		672 lbs.2932 lbs.
              2012 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              		882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              2012 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              		772 lbs.3219 lbs.
              		-4147 lbs.
              2012 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              		-3583 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 20 mpg

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              MPG Combined : 24 mpg

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