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Notable features

400-horsepower, turbocharged five-cylinder engine
Standard RS-tuned Quattro all-wheel drive
Seven-speed automatic transmission
Zero-to-60 mph in 3.6 seconds (per Audi)
2+2 seating configuration

The good & the bad

The good

Strong acceleration at all speeds
Supportive front seats
Sharp turn-in
Great interior quality and seat materials
Instrument panel incorporates multimedia system

The bad

Optional fixed suspension is way too harsh
Price shoots up quickly with options
Steering feel numb in comfort mode
Power band feels narrow
Backseat is practically unusable

Expert 2018 Audi TT RS review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Brian Wong
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our expert's take

The singular adjective that has described the Audi TT coupe throughout its run has been “cute.” That’s because of its roly-poly shape, which evokes Volkswagen Beetles of old more than it does a performance car.

But now we have a reborn TT RS, which seems to be singlehandedly trying to lift that cloud of cuddliness on behalf of the whole TT lineup. While it has the same general, friendly shape to its profile, Audi has added enough angles and aerodynamic treatments to give it some needed menace. This is an out-and-out performance car, with all other considerations secondary — and it looks the part.

The TT RS was sold from 2012-13 but took a lengthy hiatus before returning as a 2018 model alongside the RS 3 (see my review). The two cars have a lot in common; not only do they share the Volkswagen group’s MQB architecture underneath, they have identical powertrains and RS-tuned suspensions, similar interior components and even the same top speed — 155 mph or 174 mph with the Dynamic Package, Audi says.

While I found a few key areas of the RS 3’s performance disappointing, the TT RS has some extra things going for it. First of all, it’s lighter by 287 pounds and has a 5-inch-shorter wheelbase at 98.6 inches. Both of those things help give it some of the sharpness the sedan lacked. (Just beware, because in the TT RS that sharpness can cut both ways.)

The TT RS sits in rather illustrious company alongside luxury sports coupes like the BMW M2, Jaguar F-Type and Porsche 718 Cayman. Compare the TT RS with those cars here.

What We Drove

The 2018 TT RS starts at $65,875 including destination charges and comes with a long list of standard features, including Audi’s Virtual Cockpit instrument panel display screen, front and rear parking sensors, sport seats finished in Nappa leather, RS-specific aerodynamic bits all around, a fixed rear wing and RS-signature oval exhaust tips.

My test vehicle added a few other options, as well: the Dynamic Plus Package with front ceramic brakes, organic light-emitting diode taillights and RS fixed sport suspension ($6,000); the Black Optic Package with 20-inch anthracite forged wheels and summer performance tires ($1,750); Mythos Black metallic paint ($575); and sport exhaust ($1,000). That brought the total price of my test car to $80,200.

Zoom Zoom, Check

Under the hood is a 400-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that makes 354 pounds-feet of torque. Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system with RS-specific tuning is standard, and the only transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

With its aggressive styling and when equipped with optional sport exhaust, the TT RS certainly looks and sounds the part, and it backs that up with excellent acceleration. The car’s measurables are impressive, including a zero-to-60-mph time of just 3.6 seconds, Audi says, and those 155/174-mph top speeds I mentioned earlier. The engine is a good match for the car; it never felt as though it would overwhelm the grip of the tires, and in its most aggressive settings it allows some slip, though that can be corrected with a small adjustment of the right foot.

This isn’t the easiest car to keep in its power band. The seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox tries admirably, but it’s not quite as sharp as some of the best automatics around (Porsche’s seven-speed PDK box comes to mind). With some practice, though, the TT RS will sling out of turns with a satisfying kick.

The TT RS requires premium gas and gets an EPA-estimated 19/29/22 mpg city/highway/combined.

Do Chiropractic Appointments Come Standard?

Besides increasing the TT RS’ top speed and adding those front ceramic brakes, the Dynamic Package also brings with it a fixed sport suspension. The “fixed” part of that feature name is important, as it replaces the standard adaptive dynamic suspension, which can change ride firmness to make things more comfortable in day-to-day driving. With the fixed suspension, the Audi rides the same way all the time — to the car’s detriment.

I’m generally a fan of a suspension that’s on the stiffer side. My past two daily drivers have been a Porsche Boxster and a Mazda MX-5 Miata, two vehicles known for superb handling but not comfort. That’s true of the TT RS with the fixed suspension, as well: On the right road (well-paved and twisty), the car feels truly alive — much more so than the RS 3 sedan with the magnetic adaptive suspension I drove recently. In any other circumstance, however, the fixed sport suspension is unbearably harsh; every road seam or imperfection is translated from the pavement into the cabin. Bumps make the car shake and creak all over. As I looked down an alley for a spot to photograph the car, I went over a pothole and my head hit the side window. This suspension has clear performance benefits, but I couldn’t live with it every day; I’d stick with the standard setup.

Interior, With a New Multimedia Experience

The TT RS comes with a great interior. Everything from the materials and the seats to the minimalistic dashboard design fits both the car and its price tag. The Nappa leather seats are a highlight: comfortable, but with plenty of bolstering for when the car gets sideways. The leather feels expensive in the way only good hide can.

One aspect of the TT RS interior especially stood out to me, a trait also found in both the TT and TTS: There is no central multimedia screen. In the middle of the dash where a screen would normally be, there’s just three large, circular air vents. The benefit comes from where the multimedia screen has been moved thanks to Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, which comes standard. All of the usual multimedia screen functionality has been added to the Virtual Cockpit display, which doubles as the instrument panel. Drivers still control the system via a multifunction knob and buttons on the center console — the same ones employed by Audis with a central display. While it’s bothered us in the past that Audi systems haven’t used touchscreens, this felt different to me, primarily because the instrument panel is much easier to see at a quick glance down than are center dashboard screens.

In the TT RS, the speedometer and tachometer shrink down nicely when using the multimedia system, though they remain visible to check your speed. Another feature in the TT RS that I’ve long felt has been missing from Virtual Cockpit is the incorporation of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay displays. Once again, in Audis with central displays, Android Auto maps appear only there, and the Virtual Cockpit displays just a compass, even though it shows Audi maps there when Android Auto isn’t active. Having it in the Virtual Cockpit, as the TT RS does, is a much better solution for navigation if you prefer Google Maps to Audi’s native navigation and always want it displayed in the instrument panel rather than mid-dashboard.

Conclusion

The TT RS is fun, but it’s rather expensive fun. That $80,000 as-tested sticker price puts it in range of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 718 Cayman GTS, and about $25,000 above the base price of a BMW M2. Each of these are formidable performance cars in their own right and have distinct advantages over the TT RS: The Corvette has 650 hp, the 718 Cayman GTS has better handling and balance, and the M2 is a more well-rounded package.

Still, I wouldn’t discount the TT RS. It holds its own with a solid combination of handling, power and, in my estimation, better interior refinement than the others. Just don’t get it with that fixed suspension unless you plan to drive it only on the flattest of surfaces (or you have the best healthcare out there and a masseuse on speed dial).

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2018 Audi TT RS review: Our expert's take
By Brian Wong

The singular adjective that has described the Audi TT coupe throughout its run has been “cute.” That’s because of its roly-poly shape, which evokes Volkswagen Beetles of old more than it does a performance car.

But now we have a reborn TT RS, which seems to be singlehandedly trying to lift that cloud of cuddliness on behalf of the whole TT lineup. While it has the same general, friendly shape to its profile, Audi has added enough angles and aerodynamic treatments to give it some needed menace. This is an out-and-out performance car, with all other considerations secondary — and it looks the part.

The TT RS was sold from 2012-13 but took a lengthy hiatus before returning as a 2018 model alongside the RS 3 (see my review). The two cars have a lot in common; not only do they share the Volkswagen group’s MQB architecture underneath, they have identical powertrains and RS-tuned suspensions, similar interior components and even the same top speed — 155 mph or 174 mph with the Dynamic Package, Audi says.

While I found a few key areas of the RS 3’s performance disappointing, the TT RS has some extra things going for it. First of all, it’s lighter by 287 pounds and has a 5-inch-shorter wheelbase at 98.6 inches. Both of those things help give it some of the sharpness the sedan lacked. (Just beware, because in the TT RS that sharpness can cut both ways.)

The TT RS sits in rather illustrious company alongside luxury sports coupes like the BMW M2, Jaguar F-Type and Porsche 718 Cayman. Compare the TT RS with those cars here.

What We Drove

The 2018 TT RS starts at $65,875 including destination charges and comes with a long list of standard features, including Audi’s Virtual Cockpit instrument panel display screen, front and rear parking sensors, sport seats finished in Nappa leather, RS-specific aerodynamic bits all around, a fixed rear wing and RS-signature oval exhaust tips.

My test vehicle added a few other options, as well: the Dynamic Plus Package with front ceramic brakes, organic light-emitting diode taillights and RS fixed sport suspension ($6,000); the Black Optic Package with 20-inch anthracite forged wheels and summer performance tires ($1,750); Mythos Black metallic paint ($575); and sport exhaust ($1,000). That brought the total price of my test car to $80,200.

Zoom Zoom, Check

Under the hood is a 400-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that makes 354 pounds-feet of torque. Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system with RS-specific tuning is standard, and the only transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

With its aggressive styling and when equipped with optional sport exhaust, the TT RS certainly looks and sounds the part, and it backs that up with excellent acceleration. The car’s measurables are impressive, including a zero-to-60-mph time of just 3.6 seconds, Audi says, and those 155/174-mph top speeds I mentioned earlier. The engine is a good match for the car; it never felt as though it would overwhelm the grip of the tires, and in its most aggressive settings it allows some slip, though that can be corrected with a small adjustment of the right foot.

This isn’t the easiest car to keep in its power band. The seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox tries admirably, but it’s not quite as sharp as some of the best automatics around (Porsche’s seven-speed PDK box comes to mind). With some practice, though, the TT RS will sling out of turns with a satisfying kick.

The TT RS requires premium gas and gets an EPA-estimated 19/29/22 mpg city/highway/combined.

Do Chiropractic Appointments Come Standard?

Besides increasing the TT RS’ top speed and adding those front ceramic brakes, the Dynamic Package also brings with it a fixed sport suspension. The “fixed” part of that feature name is important, as it replaces the standard adaptive dynamic suspension, which can change ride firmness to make things more comfortable in day-to-day driving. With the fixed suspension, the Audi rides the same way all the time — to the car’s detriment.

I’m generally a fan of a suspension that’s on the stiffer side. My past two daily drivers have been a Porsche Boxster and a Mazda MX-5 Miata, two vehicles known for superb handling but not comfort. That’s true of the TT RS with the fixed suspension, as well: On the right road (well-paved and twisty), the car feels truly alive — much more so than the RS 3 sedan with the magnetic adaptive suspension I drove recently. In any other circumstance, however, the fixed sport suspension is unbearably harsh; every road seam or imperfection is translated from the pavement into the cabin. Bumps make the car shake and creak all over. As I looked down an alley for a spot to photograph the car, I went over a pothole and my head hit the side window. This suspension has clear performance benefits, but I couldn’t live with it every day; I’d stick with the standard setup.

Interior, With a New Multimedia Experience

The TT RS comes with a great interior. Everything from the materials and the seats to the minimalistic dashboard design fits both the car and its price tag. The Nappa leather seats are a highlight: comfortable, but with plenty of bolstering for when the car gets sideways. The leather feels expensive in the way only good hide can.

One aspect of the TT RS interior especially stood out to me, a trait also found in both the TT and TTS: There is no central multimedia screen. In the middle of the dash where a screen would normally be, there’s just three large, circular air vents. The benefit comes from where the multimedia screen has been moved thanks to Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, which comes standard. All of the usual multimedia screen functionality has been added to the Virtual Cockpit display, which doubles as the instrument panel. Drivers still control the system via a multifunction knob and buttons on the center console — the same ones employed by Audis with a central display. While it’s bothered us in the past that Audi systems haven’t used touchscreens, this felt different to me, primarily because the instrument panel is much easier to see at a quick glance down than are center dashboard screens.

In the TT RS, the speedometer and tachometer shrink down nicely when using the multimedia system, though they remain visible to check your speed. Another feature in the TT RS that I’ve long felt has been missing from Virtual Cockpit is the incorporation of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay displays. Once again, in Audis with central displays, Android Auto maps appear only there, and the Virtual Cockpit displays just a compass, even though it shows Audi maps there when Android Auto isn’t active. Having it in the Virtual Cockpit, as the TT RS does, is a much better solution for navigation if you prefer Google Maps to Audi’s native navigation and always want it displayed in the instrument panel rather than mid-dashboard.

Conclusion

The TT RS is fun, but it’s rather expensive fun. That $80,000 as-tested sticker price puts it in range of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 718 Cayman GTS, and about $25,000 above the base price of a BMW M2. Each of these are formidable performance cars in their own right and have distinct advantages over the TT RS: The Corvette has 650 hp, the 718 Cayman GTS has better handling and balance, and the M2 is a more well-rounded package.

Still, I wouldn’t discount the TT RS. It holds its own with a solid combination of handling, power and, in my estimation, better interior refinement than the others. Just don’t get it with that fixed suspension unless you plan to drive it only on the flattest of surfaces (or you have the best healthcare out there and a masseuse on speed dial).

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

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4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 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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4.9 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.7
Performance 5.0
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.9

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  • Have only had it one day. Performed beautifully!

    So far, there isn't anything I don't like about it. This was a surprise to me from my husband. Wanted a fun car. I have been driving an SUV.
    • 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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  • Super Car

    My TT is an excellent driving car, very reliable, very smooth, and prompt response to acceleration or stopping. It’s fun to drive, but also feels safe. It looks great and I’ve had no problems at all.
    • Purchased a New 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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  • fast and for real

    this car has a ton of power for the money. audi sucks, but this specific car was serious enough for me to leave my previous.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Best daily driver that you can take to the track

    Best investment I’ve ever made in the automotive world. This car is very light which makes it hard for other cars above it’s class to compete with it performance wise. The technology is great there is nothing else I could ask for in this car other than possibly a Heads up display but is not needed since the instrument cluster is all digital and for weight reduction. Very happy with this car.
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  • True Review Audi TTRS

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    • Does recommend this car
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  • Great all around sports car for daily use

    This is by far the nicest and easiest to live with sports car that I have ever owned. Great seats, great stereo and tech (virtual cockpit is amazing!), wonderful interior design and quality and a really useful amount of space under the hatchback. And then the sound of the 2.5 5 cylinder which is completely unique and puts a smile on my face every time. Fantastic performance for the money with the only downsides being a front-wheel drive biased AWD system and no memory seats which is somewhat silly at this price point.
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  • German build quality and HyperCar speeds

    Let me start off by saying I?m not easily impressed. And the TTRS wasn?t my first choice. I?ve owned a number of cars in this segment including several Porsche Caymans, Mazda Miatas and Jaguar F-Types so I have a discerning eye for quality and fun in a sports car. My favorite style is the Jaguar F-Type. My favorite overall ride quality goes to the Cayman. The most fun was probably the Miata. In getting a new TTRS, I was hoping to get a little bit of everything jammed into one vehicle! And I was also looking for an entry and seat height to satisfy my wife (she hated stooping down to get in and out of the Miata). I think the Audi does a decent job on all marks. The interior is my favorite aspect of this car. The seat comfort is unrivaled (despite the suspension isn?t always the most forgiving, but I didn?t expect a super plush ride in a sports car!). The seat diamond quilting looks phenomenal and the side and shoulder bolsters, along with the adjustable leg cushion are perfectly comfortable for any length ride. The power, ahh the power, is incredible. It?s a very fast car and when the turbo spools up to boost it really pushes you back in your seat. It?s very true that you can shuttle from 0-60 in 3.4seconds in a $74k car using launch control. It?s also very easy to use. The mii infotainment system and virtual cockpit are another compelling reason to look at this car. The fact that 100% of driver functions can be accessed via wheel mounted controls is amazing and convenient. The cockpit screen is beautiful and has a vivid display. The nav is easy to use and I?ve gotten quite quick at inputting destinations through the mii touchpad, which is some cool tech in itself. The cargo space is ultimately what sold me on this car vs others. I haven?t seen any other sports car with this level of performance have the comfort, convenience features, tech AND tons of cargo space. The Cayman and F-Type have fair space and the Miata has none when compared to the gobs of room in the Audi. Especially when folding the seats down! So, my favorite things about this car in review are: 1) Interior comfort 2) Power, speed, acceleration 3) Virtual Cockpit, nav, mii, technology 4) cargo room 5) strobing directionals, oled lights, puddle lights 6) interior and exterior styling is decent Things I am not a huge fan of 1) although a good value for the money, it?s an expensive car at $74k. I could have bought an F-Type for less 2) I?m not a huge fan of the wheels that came with their signature black-optic package 3) would be nice to have two full size cup holders. There is one and then a second sort of clip inside the arm rest. 4) door bins are rather small 5) sound of the 5cyl sounds good at first but can be a bit droning at speed. I find myself switching to ?comfort mode? often to silence engine noise because it can become a bit of a bore. So as you can see the pluses are huge and the minuses are minimal and personal preference really. It?s a great car for the money, with a gorgeous ? interior plus tons of power. What?s not to love in a sports car?!
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  • An outstanding sports car

    I have driven various versions of the Porsche Cayman/Boxster for the last ten years. I recently traded my 2017 Cayman S for a new Audi TT RS, and I am very pleased. In my opinion the RS is superior to the Porsche in every respect. The ergonomics and Virtual Cockpit are especially noteworthy. Above all however, is the performance given by the five cylinder turbo engine, which is smooth and quiet while providing remarkable acceleration. If this car had been available in 2016, I would never have bought my Cayman S.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Audi TT RS 2018

    A great 400HP GT. Great styling and high quality interior. Handles great, and becomes a real sports car in dynamic mode. Perfect paint and finish. RS details are great.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • 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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  • Most fun car I have owned

    Fantastic car. Performance is on par with much more expensive options. Faster than the M6 which this car replaced.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • The Baby R8?

    Quickest car I own, almost the quickest car I've driven. This car rockets to 60 miles per hour like a cat leaping out of the bath it just fell in. Nothing will touch in its price range with launch control activated. It also does extremely well on acceleration while in gear. This is where it is the baby R8. With 400 horsepower on tap instead of 600 it could pull harder in 4th gear on up. However you are already at 90 miles per hour at that speed, well beyond legal speeds on the road. On the track it could use a bit more at the top end. Loads of fun to drive with a clean simple finish. The entertainment system, what Audi calls MMI, is phenomenal. Everything is within the dash behind the steering wheel, maps, gauges, radio etc. It can be configured to full screen or half screen depending on where you put the gauges. You can use race mode with a large tachometer in the middle or full mode which puts those gauges at the sides and gives a full map or other info in the middle. Its pure genius. The heat, fan recycled air etc are located on the vents by dials surrounding a push button on or off for the additional features. This cleans up the dash with very few buttons. So sophisticated and brilliant. The exterior design is sporty and head turning. People compliment me every day on how nice it looks. It looks like a high end sports car, not like your typical BMW or other car which tries to accomplish all things, doing none of them well. Couple of gripes, the shifter for the dual clutch feels like a 1987 Buick when you put it into gear. The year is 2017. Audi needs to make the feel more like BMW as you put it into gear or move it into reverse and neutral. There is no reason to have a shifter which needs to be pulled back that far from park into "drive". Just feels cumbersome and is one of my biggest gripes. A second gripe I have, give us some more wheel and tire options from the factory. One additional gripe, Audi could make the engine bay look a little more exciting since it is one of their premier engines. So far I've been loving this car, the clean look, the nice attention to detail on the interior and the upper class feel it portrays as well as the amazing acceleration. In addition I love the sleeper mentality it demonstrates on the road, not flaunting the potential for pulling away from unsuspecting would be challengers.
    • 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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  • Awesome Car

    I loved every second I drove the car. It is the perfect blend of luxury, sport, power and elegance! The smooth shift in all driving conditions was my absolute favorite.
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    • Used for Transporting family
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    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2018 Audi TT RS?

The 2018 Audi TT RS is available in 1 trim level:

  • (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Audi TT RS?

The 2018 Audi TT RS offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 29 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.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Audi TT RS?

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Is the 2018 Audi TT RS reliable?

The 2018 Audi TT RS has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Audi TT RS owners.

Is the 2018 Audi TT RS a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Audi TT RS. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.9

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