2011 Audi TTS

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Rating8.3

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Compact Coupe
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$47,000 - $50,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Saves more fuel than rivals

Some competitors have higher fuel storage capacity

Standard sport button

Lively acceleration and sharp handling are key aspects of performance

Rear seats designed for its coupe body are cramped

Minor exterior styling revisions

Biggest trunk in the competition

Premium trim is no more

Specs & Features

$47,000

price

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 6AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Audi TTS Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the compact coupe segment. With 2 trims on offer, the Audi TTS has a base MSRP of $47,000. It competes directly with the Porsche Cayman Coupe, the Nissan 370Z Coupe, and the BMW 3 Series 335i Coupe. Only a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automated manual transmission. Together, they produce 265 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, the TTS maintains a combined fuel economy of 24 MPG. Audi offers the TTS in 9 stunning colors, with the Ice Silver Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The Prestige trim costs $3,300 more than the Premium trim but it adds heated front seats, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, and a few other features making it a better pick. 

Trims

    Premium Plus
    $47,000 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    Prestige
    $47,000 onwards
    • Bose premium audio
    • Daytime running lamps
    • Heated front & rear seats
    • Navigation system
    • Real-time traffic & Weather forecasting
    • Rear parking sensors
    • USB/iPod audio interface
    Premium Plus S
    $50,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 6AM
    • Horsepower: 265 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$47,000- $50,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.25

Horsepower

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$53,650- $59,050

Gasoline

8.88

354 hp @ 7000 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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$36,900- $44,650

Gasoline

8.04

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$118,900- $136,300

Gasoline

7.91

405 hp @ 7100 rpm

339 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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$51,900- $62,100

Gasoline

8.24

265 hp @ 7200 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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2011 Audi TTS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2011 Audi TTS

    Ranked #1

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    2011 Audi S5

    Ranked #1

    4.9 sec13.3 sec155 mph
    5.1 sec13.5 sec177 mph
    5.5 sec13.7 sec-
    2011 Audi A5

    Ranked #4

    6.4 sec15.1 sec130 mph

    2011 Audi TTS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2011 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg15.8 gal.331.8/458.2 mi.
      2011 Audi A5

      Ranked #1

      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg16.9 gal.354.9/523.9 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      2011 Audi S5

      Ranked #4

      14 mpg22 mpg17 mpg16.6 gal.232.4/365.2 mi.
      13 mpg20 mpg15 mpg22.7 gal.295.1/454 mi.

      2011 Audi TTS vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2011 Audi TTS

        Ranked #4

        165.3 in.72.5 in.53 in.4 in.97.2 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        2011 Audi A5

        Ranked #2

        182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        2011 Audi S5

        Ranked #2

        182.1 in.78 in.54 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        172.3 in.70.9 in.51.3 in.4 in.95.1 in.

        2011 Audi TTS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2011 Audi TTS

          Ranked #2

          13.1 cu.ft.73.9 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          5.3 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.141.9 cu.ft.
          2011 Audi S5

          Ranked #2

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2011 Audi A5

          Ranked #3

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2011 Audi TTS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2011 Audi TTS

            Ranked #1

            57.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            141.9 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.141.9 cu.ft.-
            2011 Audi S5

            Ranked #3

            57.5 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            2011 Audi A5

            Ranked #5

            27.1 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.60 ft.

            2011 Audi TTS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2011 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              772 lbs.3153 lbs.
              816 lbs.4147 lbs.
              2011 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              761 lbs.2932 lbs.
              2011 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3583 lbs.

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