2012 Audi TT vs. Its Competition

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Depending on how you see the 2012 Audi TT, its rivals can be either small luxury coupes and convertibles or true sports cars.

The Nissan 370Z cuts length to gain in style, handling, and ride quality, but it's still rough and noisy compared to the TT.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK has a folding hardtop, a technically interesting style, and a hot AMG performance edition, but the Audi TTS has a lighter, nimbler feel.

It's probably out of the question for badge snobs, but if a base Porsche Boxster is still too expensive, a fully optioned TTS still checks in below $50,000.

Also, for 2012, BMW is introducing a turbo four-cylinder version of its Z4 Roadster; while the current version of the Z4 feels like more of a grand tourer than an edgy sports car, the more economical engine also puts it back on the board as a TT rival.

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8 The 2012 Audi TT gets a burst of testosterone and sports-car cred with a bold new TT RS model; otherwise it's a surprisingly well-rounded (and economical) performer.	7.8 The 2012 BMW Z4 is a great option for the driver seeking a balance of fun and comfort, making it a great light tourer, but it can quickly become expensive with added options.	8.4 It may be the most pragmatic roadster of its kind, but the SLK 350 dares you to doubt its partying skills.	9 Stylish, fun, and capable, the 2012 Porsche Boxster is one of the best roadsters around.	8.2 A great performance car that starts just under $30,000, the 2011 Nissan 370Z comes close enough to Porsche performance to make you wonder.
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$38,300	$48,650	$42,500	$48,100	$31,450
Gas Mileage
18 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	19 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy	19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas Flat-6	Gas V6
EPA Class
Subcompact Cars	Two Seaters	2 Seater	Two-Seater	Two-Seater
Style Name
2dr Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	2dr Roadster sDrive28i	2dr Roadster SLK250	2dr Roadster	2dr Coupe Manual
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4	2	2	2	2
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Coupe	Convertible	2 Door Roadster	Convertible	2 Door Coupe
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual w/OD