Against 483 other 4-cyl cars rated 2021–2023, the TTS sits right on their 26.7 mpg average.
Every Audi TTS engine, compared
The Audi TTS was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 23 / 28.8 | 2016–2023 | $1,518 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Lexus RC gets 22.3 mpg, the Toyota GR Corolla 24 mpg and the BMW 430i 28 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2023 TTS.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2021–2023 | +$39 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,063 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Audi TTS gives up 8 mpg in town: 31 on the highway against 23 in the city, $431 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the TTS changed over the years
The TTS peaked in 2023 at 26 mpg (23 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2021 at 25 — 1 mpg apart, or $59 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2022 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2021 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2020 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2019 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2018 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2017 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2016 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Audi TTS — 1 engine across 2016–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,063. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Audi TTS get?
26 mpg combined, 23 city and 31 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the TTS has averaged 25.3 mpg.
Is the 2023 TTS more efficient than the 2022?
About the same: 26 against 26 mpg combined.
Which TTS year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 26 mpg combined (23 city, 31 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the TTS get better gas mileage than the Lexus RC?
Yes: 26 mpg for the 2023 TTS against 22.3 for the 2024 Lexus RC, about $245 a year less to run.
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