2016 Audi TTS

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Rating8.0

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Compact Coupe
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$42,900 - $51,900
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Seamless power delivery from the 4-cylinder engine

Lack of sockets

Completely redesigned for the 2016 year

AWD is standard

Subpar cargo room

Razor sharp handling instills confidence

Lacks practical room in the second row

Meticulously designed interior with a pool of tech features

Specs & Features

$42,900

price

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact coupe segment, the 2016 Audi TTS Coupe is a direct competitor to the Porsche 718 Cayman S, the Lexus RC 350, and the more powerful Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The 2016 Audi TTS Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $51,900 with a single trim in the lineup. It is offered with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 292 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Audi TTS Coupe manages a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 25 MPG.

Buying Advice

There is only one trim level available for the TTS Coupe, and it is exceptionally well equipped. We recommend bundling it with the optional Tech package, which includes parking sensors, rearview cameras, blind spot monitors, and more. 

Trims

    S
    $42,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 220 hp @ 4500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    Base
    $51,900 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Alcantara simulated suede Seat trim
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$42,900- $51,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.95

Horsepower

292 hp @ 5400 rpm

Torque

280 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

Capacity

4

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$53,100- $67,350

Gasoline

8.78

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$40,500- $50,200

Gasoline

8.78

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$65,700- $133,205

Gasoline

7.5

425 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

4

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$32,850- $50,750

Gasoline

9.26

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

255 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

4

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$65,000- $165,000

Gasoline

8.29

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

2

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Gasoline

8.44

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.25

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.76

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.95

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

4

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2016 Audi TTS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2016 Audi TTS

    Ranked #5

    4.6 sec13.3 sec155 mph
    2016 BMW M4

    Ranked #1

    3.9 sec12.1 sec155 mph
    4.3 sec--
    4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    4.5 sec13.1 sec-
    4.9 sec13.0 sec-

    2016 Audi TTS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2016 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.- -
      22 mpg35 mpg27 mpg13.7 gal.315.1/479.5 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      2016 Audi A5

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/515.2 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/487.2 mi.

      2016 Audi TTS vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2016 Audi TTS

        Ranked #10

        165 in.72.1 in.52.8 in.4 in.98.6 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        185.2 in.72.6 in.54.7 in.5.1 in.107.5 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.55.1 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.

        2016 Audi TTS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2016 Audi TTS

          Ranked #4

          -125.3 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW M4

          Ranked #1

          -103.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Audi TTS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2016 Audi TTS

            Ranked #1

            50.3 cu.ft.-50.3 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2016 Audi A5

            Ranked #2

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.232 ft.
            2016 Audi S5

            Ranked #3

            -12.2 cu.ft.-76 ft.
            27.1 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            66.3 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.-
            57.5 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2016 Audi TTS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2016 Audi TTS

              Ranked #1

              794 lbs.- -
              700 lbs.3891 lbs.
              700 lbs.3748 lbs.
              700 lbs.3958 lbs.
              785 lbs.3300 lbs.
              2016 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3483 lbs.

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