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Best Audi TT Model Years (Ranked) in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
2018 Audi TT RS Coupé
Direct answer

The 2018 Audi TT RS Coupé is the best Audi TT model year, with the 2023 TT RS Coupé Iconic Edition at #2 and the 2019 Audi TTS Coupé at #3. The ranking weighs how much each year matters to a buyer today: peak performance, rarity, or the design and tech leap it brought.

At a glance

#PickHorsepowerBest for
12018 Audi TT RS Coupé400 hpBuyers who want the most powerful standard-production TT ever built
22023 Audi TT RS Coupé Iconic Edition—Collectors who want the final, rarest TT Audi ever made
32019 Audi TTS Coupé306 hp (225 kW)Someone who wants a quick, quattro daily that isn't as hardcore (or pricey) as an RS
42012 Audi TT RS plus360 PS (355 hp)Second-generation (Mk2) fans who want the most power that chassis offered
52015 Audi TT Coupé—Buyers who want the newest design generation at the lowest entry price
62009 Audi TT RS Coupé340 PS (335 hp)Enthusiasts who want the first-ever TT RS and its five-cylinder sound
72008 Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro170 hpA buyer who wants a sports coupe with diesel-grade fuel economy
82006 Audi TT quattro Sport240 PS (237 hp)First-generation (Mk1) fans chasing the rarest, lightest, most powerful version
92006 Audi TT Coupé (second generation)—Someone who wants the redesign year that modernized the TT's platform and ride
102000 Audi TT Coupé quattro150-225 PS (1.8L turbo four)Buyers who want the original Bauhaus-inspired design that started it all

Pick by what you want

Best overall
2018 Audi TT RS Coupé
Most collectible
2023 Audi TT RS Coupé Iconic Edition
Best daily driver
2019 Audi TTS Coupé
Best tech leap
2015 Audi TT Coupé
Original design icon
2000 Audi TT Coupé quattro

The ranking

1

2018 Audi TT RS Coupé

2018 Audi TT RS Coupé
Answrs VerdictThe most powerful TT Audi ever sold new
Horsepower: 400 hpTorque: 354 lb-ft (480 Nm)0-100 km/h: 3.7 secondsStarting price: $64,900 MSRP

The 2018 TT RS Coupé is the peak TT: 400 hp and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm), 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, from $64,900 MSRP when new.

Go ifBuyers who want the most powerful standard-production TT ever built
Skip ifYou don't need 400 hp in a small coupe
Why #1 over #2: It has the same TT RS performance as the Iconic Edition and is far easier to find.
2

2023 Audi TT RS Coupé Iconic Edition

2023 Audi TT RS Coupé Iconic Edition
Answrs VerdictThe send-off edition, and the hardest to find
Production run: Limited to 100 unitsExclusive color: Nardo GrayMilestone: Built to mark the TT's 25th anniversary, the final year of TT productionTotal TT production (1998-2023): 662,762 units

The 2023 TT RS Iconic Edition was limited to 100 units in Nardo Gray, built for the TT's 25th anniversary in its final production year. 662,762 TTs were built from 1998 to 2023.

Go ifCollectors who want the final, rarest TT Audi ever made
Skip ifYou want a daily driver you can actually find and insure easily
Why #2 over #3: Its 100-unit run makes it rarer than any TTS.
3

2019 Audi TTS Coupé

2019 Audi TTS Coupé
Photo: Damian B Oh / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe best balance of speed and everyday usability
Horsepower: 306 hp (225 kW)0-100 km/h: 4.5 secondsTransmission: 7-speed S tronicCurb weight: From 1,285 kg

The 2019 TTS Coupé makes 306 hp (225 kW) and runs 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds through a 7-speed S tronic, from 1,285 kg.

Go ifSomeone who wants a quick, quattro daily that isn't as hardcore (or pricey) as an RS
Skip ifYou want maximum horsepower for the money
Why #3 over #4: It is the newer, easier-to-own fast TT next to the 2012 TT RS plus.
4

2012 Audi TT RS plus

2012 Audi TT RS plus
Answrs VerdictThe most powerful Mk2 TT Audi built
Horsepower: 360 PS (355 hp)Torque: 465 Nm (343 lb-ft)Top speed: 174 mphTransmission options: 6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic

The 2012 TT RS plus made 360 PS (355 hp) and 465 Nm (343 lb-ft), topped out at 174 mph and came with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic.

Go ifSecond-generation (Mk2) fans who want the most power that chassis offered
Skip ifYou want parts and service availability of a newer TT
Why #4 over #5: Its 355 hp five-cylinder and manual option thrill more than the 2015 TT's tech.
5

2015 Audi TT Coupé

2015 Audi TT Coupé
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest way into the current-generation TT design
Starting price: $40,350 MSRPInnovation: Introduced Audi virtual cockpit, a fully digital instrument panel

The 2015 TT Coupé introduced Audi virtual cockpit, a fully digital instrument panel, and started at $40,350 MSRP.

Go ifBuyers who want the newest design generation at the lowest entry price
Skip ifYou want the most powerful trim, not the base launch car
Why #5 over #6: Its virtual cockpit was a bigger leap than the 2009 TT RS's extra power.
6

2009 Audi TT RS Coupé

2009 Audi TT RS Coupé
Photo: Toffguy / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe original TT RS that revived the five-cylinder
Horsepower: 340 PS (335 hp)Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder

The 2009 TT RS Coupé brought a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder with 340 PS (335 hp).

Go ifEnthusiasts who want the first-ever TT RS and its five-cylinder sound
Skip ifYou want the latest infotainment and safety tech
Why #6 over #7: Its 335 hp five-cylinder outguns the TDI's 170 hp.
7

2008 Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro

2008 Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro
Answrs VerdictA genuine first: diesel power in a sports coupe
Horsepower: 170 hpMilestone: World's first production sports car with a diesel engineEngine displacement: 1968 cm3 (2.0 l)0-100 km/h / Top speed: 7.5 sec / 226 km/hDimensions (L x W x H): 4178 mm x 1842 mm x 1352 mm

The 2008 TT 2.0 TDI quattro was the world's first production sports car with a diesel engine: 170 hp from 1968 cm3 (2.0 l), 0-100 km/h in 7.5 sec and 226 km/h.

Go ifA buyer who wants a sports coupe with diesel-grade fuel economy
Skip ifYou want strong resale value or easy parts sourcing in the US
Why #7 over #8: Its world-first diesel makes it a bigger milestone than the quattro Sport's lighter body.
8

2006 Audi TT quattro Sport

2006 Audi TT quattro Sport
Answrs VerdictThe fastest, lightest, and rarest first-generation TT
Horsepower: 240 PS (237 hp)Torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)0-62 mph: 5.9 secondsProduction run: Limited to 1,000 UK-spec unitsWeight saving: 49 kg lighter than standard via a lightweight package

The 2006 TT quattro Sport made 240 PS (237 hp) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft), ran 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds and shed 49 kg. It was limited to 1,000 UK-spec units.

Go ifFirst-generation (Mk1) fans chasing the rarest, lightest, most powerful version
Skip ifYou want an automatic or easy-to-find example
Why #8 over #9: Its 1,000-unit run and lighter body beat the standard second-generation coupe.
9

2006 Audi TT Coupé (second generation)

2006 Audi TT Coupé (second generation)
Answrs VerdictThe redesign year that modernized the TT underneath
Platform: Based on the second-generation Audi A3 platformInnovation: Introduced Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping

The 2006 second-generation TT Coupé moved to the second-generation Audi A3 platform and introduced Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping.

Go ifSomeone who wants the redesign year that modernized the TT's platform and ride
Skip ifYou specifically want the original Mk1 shape
Why #9 over #10: Its magnetic ride and newer platform make it easier to live with than the 2000 original.
10

2000 Audi TT Coupé quattro

2000 Audi TT Coupé quattro
Answrs VerdictThe original shape that made the TT a design icon
Horsepower: 150-225 PS (1.8L turbo four)First-generation production total: 178,765 Coupés built (Type 8N, ending mid-2006)

The 2000 TT Coupé quattro is the original design icon: a 1.8-liter turbo four from 150 PS to 225 PS. 178,765 first-generation Coupés were built.

Go ifBuyers who want the original Bauhaus-inspired design that started it all
Skip ifYou want modern safety tech or daily-driver reliability

How we ranked these

We ranked each model year by how much it matters to a buyer today: peak performance, rarity, or the design and tech leap it introduced, not just age. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best Audi TT model year to buy overall?

The 2018 Audi TT RS is the strongest pick — it's the most powerful standard-production TT Audi ever built, with 400 hp and 354 lb-ft from its 2.5-liter five-cylinder.

What is the rarest Audi TT?

The 2006 Audi TT quattro Sport was limited to just 1,000 UK-specification units, making it the rarest version of the first-generation TT.

Did Audi ever make a diesel-powered TT?

Yes — the 2008 Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro was the world's first production sports car with a diesel engine.

Horsepower (hp) at a glance

2000 Audi TT Coupé quattro222 hp
2006 Audi TT quattro Sport237 hp
2019 Audi TTS Coupé306 hp
2009 Audi TT RS Coupé335 hp
2012 Audi TT RS plus355 hp
2018 Audi TT RS Coupé400 hp
Horsepower (hp), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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