2018 Audi TT vs 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2018 Audi TT

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2.0 TFSI

Select style

Club Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$28,134	$29,755
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	33	$27,568	$29,155
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$29,564	$31,270
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	33	$28,548	$30,195
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$25,195	$26,645
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	33	$23,921	$25,295
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	26	35	$30,737	$32,510
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	26	33	$30,169	$31,910
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$31,977	$33,825
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	26	33	$30,964	$32,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,874

$28,134

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,950

$29,755

Monthly Payment Estimate

$733 / month

$496 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Audi TT isn't a pure driver's car, but all-wheel drive, fun-to-drive dynamics, and decent fuel economy make it a practical choice for sporty fun.

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the quintessential modern sports car.

TCC Likes

Futuristic performance-car cabin layout
Lean, nimble driving feel
All-weather traction

Light and lean
A visual knockout
Stays true to its pure driving ethos like few other cars

TCC Dislikes

Passenger can't access infotainment
Exterior design doesn't go anywhere new
Noisier, busier ride without magnetic dampers

Little room for small and large item storage
Price can climb fast
Challenging infotainment system

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

52.2

Second Leg Room (in)

28.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

43.1

Second Head Room (in)

33.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

37.4

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

164.7

154.1

Height, Overall (in)

53.2

48.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

59.2

Wheelbase (in)

98.6

90.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.1

68.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

58.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

30.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/40YR18

P205/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40YR18

P205/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3164

2381

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

100

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600

148 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4500

155 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

2.06

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.77

3.45

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.26

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi TT Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Body Style

quattro Coupe

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

6.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

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