If you’re looking for a stylish coupe or convertible that’s fun to drive, yet comfortable and surprisingly practical, the Audi TT could be just the ticket. The TT gives you all the quality and tech you expect of an Audi and there are versions to suit a range of tastes and budgets, from more cost-effective options to some very fast and sporty models.
The latest version of the Audi TT was introduced in 2014 and was updated in 2019 with upgrades to its engines and tech alongside a few subtle design changes.
You can get the TT as a four-seat coupe with a hatchback or a two-seat convertible called the TT Roadster. You’ll find used examples with petrol or diesel engines, manual or automatic gearboxes and front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive (which Audi calls Quattro). There are six trim levels to choose from and in addition to ‘regular’ TT models, there’s also the high-performance, 300bhp TTS and the extremely fast TT RS.
The current TT is the third-generation model and it’ll be the last since production is scheduled to end in 2023.
All TT models are well-equipped with features including a touchscreen infotainment system, air con, cruise control, rear parking sensors and a digital driver’s display. You can also find models with sat nav, leather seats and a powerful Bang & Olufsen stereo.
The TT and even the high-performance TT RS cost less to run than you might expect for sporty cars. According to official figures, models with a petrol engine can give average fuel economy of 31mpg to 47mpg, diesels can give 52mpg to 60mpg.
Looking at carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, petrol engines are rated at 138g/km to 201g/km, diesels at 124g/km to 142g/km. That translates to a low-ish annual vehicle excise duty (car tax) on most models. However, be aware models that cost more than £40,000 when new will incur an extra VED charge during their first to six years.
The TT generally costs less than its premium-brand rivals, so it’s pretty good value.
Other coupe or convertible cars that offer qualities similar to the TT include the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLC, Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman. Compared with these cars the TT might not offer quite the same dramatic looks but it’s an excellent all-rounder and most versions are much more cost-effective.
There’s a lot of space in the front seats of both the TT Coupe and the TT Roadster. Headroom, legroom and shoulder room are all very generous, so you should be able to get comfortable even if you’re really tall.
The TT Coupe has a pair of back seats, meaning it’s technically a four-seater. There’s even a set of Isofix child seat mounts on each seat. However, access to the back seats is awkward because of the low roofline and limited space between the front and rear seats. Headroom and legroom in the back is limited, too, so it’s best suited to occasional use by passengers or as extra storage space.
Speaking of which, the TT Coupe’s boot has a capacity of 305 litres, which is big enough to hold a couple of large suitcases. The back seats also fold down, freeing up 712 litres of space, which is useful for those flat-pack shopping trips. However, the steeply sloping roofline does limit the size and shape of load that’ll fit in the boot.
The TT Roadster has only two seats and 280 litres of boot space, similar to a Ford Fiesta’s. The good news is that the available space isn’t reduced when the roof is down, as it is with many other convertibles.
The TT is about 15cm shorter than the latest A3 hatchback and has a much lower, sleeker profile. It’s a lot shorter than Audi’s other coupe and convertibles – the A5 Coupe and the A3 and A5 Cabriolets – and it has a much sportier look and feel.
The TT scored a four-star safety rating when it was assessed by safety organisation Euro NCAP in 2015. It should protect occupants well in a crash but it was marked down because it’s not fitted with automatic emergency braking. You can, however, find TT models fitted with lots of other driver-safety features including lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist and traffic sign recognition.
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