
Audi sees tha primary rival for the TT and TTS as being the Mercedes-Benz SLK model line, as well as the BMW Z4.
Compared to the TT, the SLK feels like a more mature car.
With its retractable hardtop and more traditional, grand-touring sports car layout—and an available V-6 (in the SLK350)—the SLK is a little more comfortable and luxurious.
The BMW Z4 is another alternative; it’s also become more of a touring car in its current generation; the price for the Z4 is also significantly higher than that of the TT.
Both the Porsche Boxster and Cayman aren’t direct rivals in their current six-cylinder form, but we expect that with the introduction of new-generation four-cylinder engines in the next year that they might be seen as closer rivals to the TTS.
And to add one wildcard to the list: The BMW M235i is more of a traditional rear-wheel-drive sport coupe, and an ideal counterpoint to the TT, with its simple, more conservative interior and interface.
We think that the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which is only offered with a V-6 beginning in 2015, is a surprisingly formidable wild-card rival to the TTS—although Hyundai arguably misses it in the details, with a noticeable lack of the nuance, interface displays, and sounds that are so on-the-mark in the TT and TTS.
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Quick Specs | |||||
With a driver-centric interior design and a lighter, quicker driving character, the 2016 Audi TT now offers more of the driving experience that its exterior teases. |
While it isn't as agile as the Porsche Boxster it is priced against, the 2016 BMW Z4 balances sportiness with comfort and a comfortable cabin. |
The 2016 2-Series may be an entry-level model in BMW's lineup, but it builds on a rich lineage, as a well-rounded luxury sports coupe with all the looks, handling and features that you might expect. |
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more of a weekend-getaway machine than a canyon-carver; but with mini-SL style and some unrivaled tech features, if offers up roadster thrills with fewer sacrifices in comfort. |
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is a thrill to drive; but beyond that it's a great car in nearly every way, and one of the best-value sports cars you can get. |
The 2016 Porsche Cayman offers most of the driving satisfaction and practicality of the fabled 911—and perhaps with even more thrills. |
MSRP From | |||||
$42,900 | $49,700 | $32,850 | $47,000 | $52,100 | $52,600 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
23 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded H-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
Subcompact Cars | Two Seaters | Subcompact Cars | Two Seaters | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
Style Name | |||||
2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T | 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i | 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD | 2-Door Roadster SLK 300 | 2-Door Roadster | 2-Door Coupe |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
quattro Coupe | Roadster | Coupe | Roadster | Convertible | Coupe |
Transmission | |||||
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2016 Audi TT vs. 2016 BMW Z4 | 2016 Audi TT vs. 2016 BMW 2-Series | 2016 Audi TT vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class | 2016 Audi TT vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster | 2016 Audi TT vs. 2016 Porsche Cayman |