2012 Audi TTS

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Rating8.6

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

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent driving dynamics

Subpar interior storage space

It remains unchanged

Agile handling characteristics

Options are too expensive

Premium quality interiors

Potent engine

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

Competing in the compact coupe segment, the 2012 Audi TTS Coupe is a direct competitor to the Porsche Cayman Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Coupe, and the BMW 3 Series 335i Coupe. With two trims, the Audi TTS Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $47,000. It is offered with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and a 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, producing 265 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Audi TTS Coupe manages a 0-60 of 5.3 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 24 MPG.

The "Quick Drive!" reviews the newly released cars through test drives and gives you proper walkaround. It even compares worthy rivals. As for the 2012 Audi TTS Coupe "Quick Drive!" feels that "it definitely gets up and moves really good".

Buying Advice

We recommend the TTS Prestige trim, which includes heated seats, navigation system with a CD changer, rear parking sensors, an upgraded Bose sound system, and LED interior lighting as standard equipment.

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 sound system
    • Front & rear interior LED lamps
    • Navigation system
    • Rear parking sensors

Compare to similar cars

Price

$47,000- $50,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.6

Horsepower

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$56,850

Gasoline

8.07

360 hp @ 5500 rpm

343 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

4

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$53,900- $69,900

Gasoline

8.38

354 hp @ 7000 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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$37,100- $44,700

Gasoline

7.76

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$49,600- $111,600

Gasoline

7.56

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

424 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$375,000

Gasoline

7.85

552 hp @ 8700 rpm

354 lb.-ft. @ 6800 rpm

2

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$123,000- $142,800

Gasoline

8.16

433 hp @ 7000 rpm

361 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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$51,900- $67,500

Gasoline

8.49

265 hp @ 7200 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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2012 Audi TTS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2012 Audi TTS

    Ranked #3

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    3.5 sec11.8 sec202 mph
    4.1 sec12.6 sec174 mph
    4.1 sec12.2 sec-
    2012 Audi S5

    Ranked #3

    4.9 sec13.3 sec155 mph
    4.9 sec13.3 sec183 mph

    2012 Audi TTS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2012 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.365.7/492.9 mi.
      2012 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.
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg15.9 gal.286.2/397.5 mi.
      15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18 gal.-
      2012 Audi S5

      Ranked #6

      14 mpg22 mpg17 mpg16.9 gal.236.6/371.8 mi.

      2012 Audi TTS vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2012 Audi TTS

        Ranked #8

        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.

        2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

        Ranked #2

        188.2 in.73.9 in.55.4 in.5.7 in.107.1 in.
        2012 Audi S5

        Ranked #3

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

        Ranked #4

        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.

        2012 Audi TTS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          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.
          13.1 cu.ft.73.9 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A5

          Ranked #3

          12.4 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.
          22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2012 Audi TTS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2012 Audi TTS

            Ranked #1

            57.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2012 Audi A5

            Ranked #2

            27.1 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.60 ft.
            50.3 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.67 ft.
            12.8 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.-
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            5.3 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.-

            2012 Audi TTS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2012 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              772 lbs.3219 lbs.
              2012 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              -3208 lbs.
              -3483 lbs.
              -4147 lbs.
              672 lbs.2932 lbs.

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