The Audi TT RS is a compact car built from 2013 to 2022 over 2 generations. Engines offered: 5-cyl. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the TT RS is
The Audi TT RS is a compact car that Audi built from 2013 to 2022 — 10 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2020. It has been offered with 5-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Audi range: A5, S5, A3.
TT RS generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the TT RS's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the TT RS that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 420 cm | 247 cm | 1500 kg | - | - |
| 2020-2024 | 420 cm | 251 cm | 1500 kg | +0 cm | +0 kg |
Audi TT RS tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment TT RS owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Audi TT RS have? Power & range
The Audi TT RS is offered with 1 powertrain — 2.5L 5-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Audi TT RS, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-cyl | 2.5L · 5-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The TT RS by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Audi TT RS. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | TT RS | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 11 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 2 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $2,261/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Audi TT RS?
The TT RS is a compact car, built from 2013 to 2022 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 5-cyl.
How many generations does the TT RS have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2020. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Audi TT RS warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the TT RS reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific TT RS?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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