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Audi TT Roadster

13 model years from 2005 to 2018, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2018
Class
Two Seaters
Latest engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Best MPG
21–26 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2016 (3)
Fewest problems
2015

The 2018 TT Roadster in brief

The 2018 Audi TT Roadster is a two seaters offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 165 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 99-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,373 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), 33% better than the 2018 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.

The Audi TT Roadster has 13 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2018.

Its most efficient year was 2018 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 26 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (2), air bags (2), electrical system (2).

Buying used? 2015 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.

2017 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 7 owner complaints.

How the 2005 TT Roadster compares

The 2005 Audi TT Roadster is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (1.8L 4-cyl turbo and 3.2L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 161 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 95-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,384 lb (1.8t 2dr Convertible FWD).

2018 TT Roadster pros & cons

Full 2018 details →

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 33% better than the average 2018 two seaters (19.6 MPG).

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

TT Roadster changes by model year

  1. 2016
    • New body dimensions: 0.4 in shorter, wheelbase +1.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  2. 2014
    • Lightest version 209 lb heavier
  3. 2011
    • Best combined MPG up from 24 to 26
  4. 2010
    • Engine dropped: 3.2L 6-cyl
    • Lightest version 165 lb heavier
  5. 2008
    • New body dimensions: 4.0 in longer, wheelbase +1.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
    • Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
    • Engine dropped: 1.8L 4-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG up from 21 to 25

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 13 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20182.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG164.6 in3,373 lbNot rated12
20172.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG164.6 in3,373 lbNot rated20
20162.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG164.6 in3,373 lbNot rated23
20152.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG165 in3,340 lbNot rated00
20142.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG165 in3,340 lbNot rated00
20132.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG165 in3,131 lbNot rated01
20122.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG165 in3,131 lbNot rated01
20112.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG165 in3,131 lbNot rated00
20102.0L 4-cyl turbo24 MPG165 in3,131 lbNot rated00
20092.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.2L 6-cyl25 MPG165.4 in2,965 lbNot rated00
20082.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.2L 6-cyl25 MPG165 in2,895 lbNot rated00
20061.8L 4-cyl turbo, 3.2L 6-cyl21 MPG161 in3,472 lbNot rated00
20051.8L 4-cyl turbo, 3.2L 6-cyl21 MPG161 in3,384 lbNot rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Audi TT Roadster
2005: 21 MPG2006: 21 MPG2008: 25 MPG2009: 25 MPG2010: 24 MPG2011: 26 MPG2012: 26 MPG2013: 26 MPG2014: 26 MPG2015: 26 MPG2016: 26 MPG2017: 26 MPG2018: 26 MPG2005200820102012201420162018max 26 MPG

Alternatives to the 2018 TT Roadster

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2018 Porsche Boxster25 MPGNot rated0
2018 Porsche Cayman25 MPGNot rated0
2018 Alfa Romeo 4C28 MPGNot rated0
2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class27 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Service Brakes2
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Power Train1
Unknown Or Other1
Exterior Lighting1
Owner complaints by model year — Audi TT Roadster
2005: 02006: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 12013: 12014: 02015: 02016: 32017: 02018: 22005200820102012201420162018max 3
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →