The Audi TTS is a compact car built from 2009 to 2023 over 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-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 TTS is
The Audi TTS is a compact car that Audi built from 2009 to 2023 — 15 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2016. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Audi range: A5, S5, A3.
TTS generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the TTS'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 TTS that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2015 | 420 cm | 246 cm | 1478 kg | - | - |
| 2016-2024 | 419 cm | 251 cm | 1485 kg | -1 cm | +7 kg |
Between 2010 and 2024 the TTS gained -1 cm in length (-0.2%) and 7 kg in weight (+0.5%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the TTS that is 7 kg against -1 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Audi TTS tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment TTS 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 TTS have? Power & range
The Audi TTS is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Audi TTS, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-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 TTS by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Audi TTS. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | TTS | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 4 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 2 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $2,783/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Audi TTS?
The TTS is a compact car, built from 2009 to 2023 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
How many generations does the TTS have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2016. 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 TTS 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 TTS 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 TTS?
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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