2014 Audi TTS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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It’s not a bad time to be the middle child. As the TT ramps up to a refresh next year, the flagship RS trim of the TT has been dropped, leaving the TTS as the fast one in the family. Thankfully, the TTS trim is no baby bump, offering an additional 54 hp over the TT’s 211, bringing the power totals to 265 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged, 2.0-liter engine.
That alone would be enough to toss another letter at the end of the TT name, but when you also add an upgraded Haldex all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and manage to drop the sprint to 60 down to less than 5 seconds, a certain amount of pomp & circumstance is necessary.
Of course, such distinct differences were necessary for a car that is otherwise indistinguishable from its lesser stablemate. This year, all TTs get the S-Line trim package as standard, further confusing things. You won’t even be able to tell the difference at the pump, as all TT trims—regardless of power output, coupe or convertible—are rated at 22 mpg city/31 highway by the EPA. That said, real-world experience has proven those numbers to be a bit low. Three cheers for underpromising and overdelivering.
Speaking of which, you’ll also see a standard Bose audio system as well as interior LED lighting—both options in previous years. This only adds to already-standard features such as leather seats with alcantara inserts, automatic climate control, xenon headlights with LED daytimes and a flat-bottom, multifunction steering wheel.
If you want to add more, Audi is happy to outfit your TT with leather sport seats, rear parking assist, a 6-CD changer and a very capable navigation system with real-time traffic. Additionally, you can add a Carbon Package, which will tack on a carbon front splitter and rear diffuser.
What you can’t have is Audi’s impressive MMI system—plus all the Google services it makes available. Sadly, people’s penchant for everything Google has overshadowed Audi’s own very capable in-house system. Don’t listen to those who say it isn’t good enough. It’s just not Google Maps. You also won’t get a hardtop in the Roadster, which bucks the current trend by going with a lighter and more compact soft top, helping the car maintain its 8.8 cubic feet of storage space.
Dual front, side and knee airbags pair with traction and stability control to assuage any fears you might have about the TT’s lack of current crash-test ratings. Don’t worry, though—the funky suspension issues from its early years are long gone.
The TTS is the best Audi has to offer in this arena, but that doesn’t change the fact that a new TT is on the other side of tunnel 2014. If this is the generation you’ve fallen in love with, the TTS is one of the best examples to grab, especially with this years’ standards. Otherwise, sit tight and see what the next generation of luxury sports coupe will bring.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 255 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.4 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.44 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: adjustable · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 255 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.4 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: under front seats · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.44 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: adjustable · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation