2013 Audi TT RS

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Rating8.4

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Compact Coupe
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$57,200
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Refined and powerful engine

Only one transmission is offered

No significant changes for 2013

Superb ride and standard AWD

Rivals are sharper-handling

Luxurious and well-made cabin

Expensive price tag

Specs & Features

$57,200

price

360 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

343 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.5L 5cyl AWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Audi TT RS Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the compact coupe segment. With a single trim on offer, the Audi TT RS has a base MSRP of $57,200. It competes directly with the more powerful coupes such as Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Coupe and the BMW M3 Coupe. Only a 2.5L turbocharged inline-5 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Together, they produce 360 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.3 seconds, the TT RS maintains a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG. Audi offers the TT RS in 8 stunning colors, with the Panther Black Crystal Effect being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2013 Audi TT RS Coupe is a manual-only coupe offered in a single trim. However, there are some packages on offer. We recommend adding the Tech package that adds some features including adaptive xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, a navigation system, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system. 

Trims

    Base
    $57,200 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
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$57,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.37

Horsepower

360 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

343 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

Capacity

4

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$47,350- $53,650

Gasoline

8.43

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

4

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$50,900- $65,950

Gasoline

8.38

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$37,850- $54,900

Gasoline

8.02

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

-

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$126,000- $142,900

Gasoline

7.61

454 hp @ 7000 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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2013 Audi TT RS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.1 sec12.6 sec174 mph
    4.4 sec13.3 sec186 mph
    2013 Audi S5

    Ranked #3

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    2013 Audi TTS

    Ranked #3

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    2013 Audi A5

    Ranked #4

    6.8 sec15.3 sec130 mph

    2013 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.
      2013 Audi TTS

      Ranked #1

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/492.9 mi.
      2013 Audi A5

      Ranked #1

      26 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.9 gal.- -
      2013 Audi S5

      Ranked #2

      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg16.9 gal.287.3/439.4 mi.
      13 mpg21 mpg15 mpg22.7 gal.295.1/476.7 mi.

      2013 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.
        2013 Audi S5

        Ranked #2

        182.7 in.73 in.53.9 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        2013 Audi A5

        Ranked #3

        182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        2013 Audi TTS

        Ranked #4

        165.3 in.72.5 in.53 in.4 in.97.2 in.

        2013 Audi TT RS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          2013 Audi S5

          Ranked #1

          12.4 cu.ft.116.6 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2013 Audi TTS

          Ranked #1

          13.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          2013 Audi A5

          Ranked #3

          -84 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2013 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.
            2013 Audi A5

            Ranked #2

            27.1 cu.ft.-27.1 cu.ft.60 ft.
            2013 Audi TTS

            Ranked #3

            57.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2013 Audi S5

            Ranked #4

            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.-

            2013 Audi TT RS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              772 lbs.3306 lbs.
              2013 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.- -
              2013 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              2013 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              772 lbs.3219 lbs.
              -4147 lbs.

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