2013
Audi TT RS

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Notable features

High-performance version of the TT
Coupe only
360-hp five-cylinder engine
Six-speed manual
All-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Sinister looks
Five-cylinder power
Nimble handling

The bad

Hardly usable backseat
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Expert 2013 Audi TT RS review

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Vehicle Overview

After a brief hiatus, Audi’s high-performance RS line made its way back to the U.S. last year in the form of the four-seat TT RS coupe. It’s powered by a 360-horsepower inline-five-cylinder engine that teams with a six-speed manual transmission, and Audi cites a zero-to-60-mph acceleration time of just 4.1 seconds. Competitors include the BMW M3 and Porsche Cayman.
New for 2013
A two-tone leather interior is available.
Exterior
The TT RS rings in at 3,306 pounds. Its aggressively styled exterior features a fixed rear wing spoiler, dual oval exhaust outlets, 19-inch aluminum wheels, a black-gloss diamond-pattern grille, large front air inlets and prominent side sills. Nineteen-inch gloss-black wheels with red matte accents are optional for red and black cars. The headlights include LED daytime running lights. A power-retractable spoiler is available in place of the fixed wing. Exterior features include:

  • Aluminum-intensive construction
  • Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights; adaptive headlights optional
  • Heated side mirrors

Interior
Inside, the TT RS has a thicker three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, brushed aluminum accents, RS-specific door handles and aluminum doorsills with the RS logo. Power-adjustable front sport seats are finished in silk Nappa leather, and Alcantara upholstery is available. Interior features include:

  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • CD stereo
  • Available Bose premium stereo
  • Available navigation system

Under the Hood
The TT RS features Audi’s turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder engine, which produces 360 hp and 343 pounds-feet of torque. Audi claims the TT RS’ top speed is 174 mph. It’s only offered with a six-speed manual transmission. Mechanical features include:

  • Quattro all-wheel drive
  • Chassis lowered 10 millimeters
  • Standard magnetic ride system includes a Sport mode that stiffens the overall ride, enhances throttle response and opens flaps in the exhaust system for a more pronounced sound
  • More aggressive sport exhaust with matte-black exhaust tips is available

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
  • Front-seat side-impact airbags with head extensions
  • Front knee airbags
  • Electronic stability system
  • Optional rear parking sensors

 

2013 Audi TT RS review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

After a brief hiatus, Audi’s high-performance RS line made its way back to the U.S. last year in the form of the four-seat TT RS coupe. It’s powered by a 360-horsepower inline-five-cylinder engine that teams with a six-speed manual transmission, and Audi cites a zero-to-60-mph acceleration time of just 4.1 seconds. Competitors include the BMW M3 and Porsche Cayman.
New for 2013
A two-tone leather interior is available.
Exterior
The TT RS rings in at 3,306 pounds. Its aggressively styled exterior features a fixed rear wing spoiler, dual oval exhaust outlets, 19-inch aluminum wheels, a black-gloss diamond-pattern grille, large front air inlets and prominent side sills. Nineteen-inch gloss-black wheels with red matte accents are optional for red and black cars. The headlights include LED daytime running lights. A power-retractable spoiler is available in place of the fixed wing. Exterior features include:

  • Aluminum-intensive construction
  • Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights; adaptive headlights optional
  • Heated side mirrors

Interior
Inside, the TT RS has a thicker three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, brushed aluminum accents, RS-specific door handles and aluminum doorsills with the RS logo. Power-adjustable front sport seats are finished in silk Nappa leather, and Alcantara upholstery is available. Interior features include:

  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • CD stereo
  • Available Bose premium stereo
  • Available navigation system

Under the Hood
The TT RS features Audi’s turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder engine, which produces 360 hp and 343 pounds-feet of torque. Audi claims the TT RS’ top speed is 174 mph. It’s only offered with a six-speed manual transmission. Mechanical features include:

  • Quattro all-wheel drive
  • Chassis lowered 10 millimeters
  • Standard magnetic ride system includes a Sport mode that stiffens the overall ride, enhances throttle response and opens flaps in the exhaust system for a more pronounced sound
  • More aggressive sport exhaust with matte-black exhaust tips is available

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
  • Front-seat side-impact airbags with head extensions
  • Front knee airbags
  • Electronic stability system
  • Optional rear parking sensors

 

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 5,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.7
Performance 5.0
Value 4.9
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.8

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  • By JKL from Boston, MA
    Owns this car
    May 20, 2020

    Drivers Car

    Fantastic sports car, love the motor, torque and sound is spectacular! Fit and finish is all German, attention to detail with Audi's understated elegance. Steering feel is not BMW, turnin and lightness in the wheel are it's only short comings. Steering feel does improve as you come up to speed and the power assist rolls off. Tech is a bit old school, however a minor issue. Shift gate is good, slightly long throws to engage gears. Suspension is good, however slightly bouncy when sport mode is engaged. Magnetic System is greatly improved with MSS Kits spring kit and upgraded rear sway bar set to soft , which improves ride, squat and turnin. Brakes are Brembo, need I say more?
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By GroupeB from Austin, TX
    Owns this car
    February 12, 2020

    Rare and very Powerful

    Fantastic and fun car to drive. Absolutely surefooted at high and low speed. Interior quality is very good. Sound system is weak (Bose) - I cant imagine what the stock system sounds like. Seats are pretty narrow. Car sounds fantastic and turbo kicks in between 2.5 to 4 grand. Engine noise is very unique. Fantastic car and dare I say it better than the new variant. Future collectible for sure.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By a143gsxr from Charleston SC
    Used to own this car
    December 25, 2019

    Audi TT RS

    Great performance and value! Handles like a dream! Super car fun at a reasonable price. Good cargo room. Inline 5 cylinder sounds great and makes great torque.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Miles from Austin, TX
    Owns this car
    December 4, 2019

    I’d been hunting for months

    Found the perfect one. This car is an absolute dream. It’s a little far from stock, but even the stock TT RS is a dream. It’s a unique and quirky car, but anyone thinking about one I would highly recommend at least a test drive and some serious consideration for the car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By duntrappin16
    Owns this car
    June 3, 2018

    Most explosive car I?ve ever driven

    I love this car thus far and I have only owed it for roughly three weeks!! There is nothing that I would change about it. This is my second Audi and my favorite of the two!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Drewalk from Whitingham Vermont
    Owns this car
    December 3, 2017

    Awesome Audi

    Awesome drivers car, six speed manual as it should be. Sounds great and feels right on the road. Has the technology package, however the navy and radio are under tech even for the day. However I knew this going into to it without regrets.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By lmeberhart from Alexandria, VA
    Owns this car
    July 31, 2017

    Gorgeous Ride

    This is a race car through and through. The power behind the wheel is second to none. I love the manual transmission, bucket seats and comfort in the cockpit. This car wants to GO. It's definitely not a commuter car, and has a very stiff suspension, but overall, it's a winner.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Kianoosh from Fairfax, VA
    Owns this car
    July 3, 2017

    Most powerful car you can own short of a supercar

    If you want R8/911 power, you can get it for half the price or even less. The exterior design for the mk2 (2012-13) still holds up and likely will for a long time, even though for 2018 they are releasing a new version. The interior seems a bit dated in this high tech age however. On the track this car is a lot of fun and you really can't get into trouble if you leave on the traction control, because of the very solid quattro AWD. The turbo is a ton of fun and very addictive ;-) Go get it and have fun!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By tahoe car guy from lake tahoe, ca.
    Owns this car
    June 3, 2015

    awesome ride

    just traded my A5 in on used TTrs. what a car! 0-60 in 4 seconds my not sound very fast these days, but there is a shift from 1-2 involved. most super cars run first gear only to 60. live in mtns. and this is the perfect car for me. my test drive took me to viginia city and back. I will never regret my purchase.100,000 mile warranty so i can drive it like I stole it! WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By stick shift must have from Clermont, FL
    Owns this car
    July 14, 2014

    Fastest, beautifulest car ever owned.

    Hi, I bought my 2013 Audi TTRS after doing an internet search and coming across your site at cars.com. This is where I saw my car for sale at the North Orlando (Sanford) branch, in Florida. After I purchased the vehicle, I wanted to print out the cars.com advertisement so that I cold save all the information and description of the car. However, when I went back to your site, the ad for my car had been removed. Is there any way that I could have a copy of my car advertisement descriptions advertised on your cars.com site. I purchased the car on May 11, 2014. Thanks, Dawn Stevens
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By GSpot from Connecticut
    Owns this car
    October 28, 2013

    A car that was built for me.

    Take the reliability rating with a grain of salt because I've only had the car for about a month. Put 1200 miles on it so far, and no issues. Take that for what it's worth. Less marks for interior design as the stock Audi Concert stereo is probably the worst stereo I've ever heard in a vehicle save for a Subaru WRX. Also, not as nice interior as maybe an S4 or S5, just feels cheaper in a way. I plan on changing out the stereo for an aftermarket. I don't care about interior that much and that was not my reason for buying the car. I wanted blazing AWD performance, in a coupe, and you'll get it. Many reviews say that there is understeer, and its there, but it does make it safe, and I won't be tracking the car so understeer isn't a huge concern of mine either. The steering is a bit light and vague, but again not a concern of mine in this case. Nothing that I would say was a large issue. The car is comfortable to drive as a daily driver, but the ride is certainly by what most people would call harsh. I have already made 2.5hr trips in the vehicle and it was more comfortable than the MINI on long drives. I love the seats. Alcantara fabric held me in place, and felt properly bolstered. I can adjust the seat so that my entire body, (head included), can sit pressed against the seat, and I can drive the car as if it was completely connected to my body. It's really a great feeling. When Sport mode is not engaged, the ride to me is firm but comfortable, similar to a Mini Cooper S that I had previously owned. When sport mode is on, there is a drastic throttle response improvement, and the ride becomes very firm and sporty, but control is definitely increased. My car had the $1500 sport exhaust which is definitely worth it. The exhaust noise on this car is addictive. Overall, to me this car is definitely worth the performance, and the looks. I cross shopped other sports cars in this price range, and none of them gave me all of the features I wanted, including the amazing looks.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By weekend driver from North Carolina
    Owns this car
    September 14, 2013

    A definite starter supercar

    This is the most fun I have had behind the wheel period! This level of performance and handling are found only in 100k cars otherwise. A thinking man's supercar.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 Audi TT RS?

The 2013 Audi TT RS is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2013 Audi TT RS?

The 2013 Audi TT RS offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2013 Audi TT RS reliable?

The 2013 Audi TT RS has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 Audi TT RS owners.

Is the 2013 Audi TT RS a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 Audi TT RS. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 4.9
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 4.8

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