Audi TTS review (2015-2023)

As with so many Audis, the TTS’s cabin is a beautifully executed exercise in restrained quality, with soft, tactile plastics, opulent leather and brushed aluminium finishes on every surface.

The digital dashboard is simple and intuitive to use, while the minimal buttons and switchgear fall easily to hand and boast a premium, beautifully engineered feel.

Driving position

Inside the Audi TTS is an exceedingly pleasant place to be. The leather-clad front seats are extremely supportive, and a wide range of seat and steering wheel adjustment means that getting comfortable won’t be a problem.

Tech and features

The TTS is generously equipped, coming as standard with heated leather sports seats, onboard sat nav, a DAB radio and wireless phone charging pad, a 10GB hard drive and Audi’s 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit customisable digital display.

The latter is mounted directly behind the flat-bottomed steering wheel. The car also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.

Handling and ride comfort

Unsurprisingly, the driving position in the TTS is suitably sporty. The driver’s seat is placed low in the body and there’s a good view out front thanks to the car’s relatively slim door pillars.

When it comes to handling, the TTS’s quattro four-wheel-drive system and standard adaptive suspension setup combine to provide a confidence-inspiring, highly stable driving experience. There’s more than enough grip from the tyres and the ride remains planted.

The TTS will make light work of B-road blasts, fast overtaking manoeuvres and high-speed motorway cruising. A marked lack of wind and tyre noise in the cabin allows it to take longer journeys comfortably in its stride as well.

Engines and power

With 310hp on tap from the TTS’s 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, you’re never going to be short of power.

Considering its diminutive size, the Audi TTS is reasonably practical.

Boot space

There’s plenty of leg and head room for front seat occupants, while the boot is big enough to swallow enough luggage for a long weekend away.

Drop the rear seats and there’s space for bigger items such as a mountain bike (with its front wheel removed) or a couple of sets of golf clubs.

Rear seats

While the TTS does have four seats, bear in mind they’re only really fit for small children. A normal sized adult will just about fit in the rear, but it will be very cramped and there will be complaints.

Fuel economy

The Audi TTS offers good value against similar performance sports car rivals. It has relatively strong residual values and offers decent fuel economy, returning a combined figure of around 38.7mpg, depending on how heavy your right foot is.

The CO2 figure is in line with the competition, but still impressive when you bear in mind the TTS’s power output.

Reliability

Audi’s reputation for quality is well established and the TT range runs on tried-and-tested engines and hardware, so when it comes to overall reliability we don’t foresee any major problems with the TTS ownership experience.