2001 Audi TT: Road Test
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- MSRP: $31,200 -$38,900
- Invoice: $27,701 -$34,687
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Our road test for the 2001 Audi TT includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Audi TT from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Audi TT, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Audi TT help you decide if a 2001 Audi TT is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 7.7 |
Slight turbo lag dulls performance in most situations, though the 225-hp model scoots impressively once boost is up. Our test 180-hp coupe did 0-60 mph in 7.4 secs. A 225-hp Quattro coupe took 6.2 secs., a swift but not scorching time.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 4.7 |
TT's require premium gas. Test front-drive models averaged 25.3-29.8 mpg, the 225-hp Quattro coupe 19.1.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.5 |
Firm damping, so TTs jolt over potholes and tar strips and jiggle a bit on freeways. Still, not uncomfortable for a sports car.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9 | 7.8 |
Great twisty-road runner, aided by precise steering, minimal body lean, strong grip (Quattros especially) and near fail-safe braking. Available wider tires follow grooves too readily, though.
QUIETNESS
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.6 |
Prominent exhaust noise, marked tire roar on some surfaces. Convertible's power retractable glass windbreak reduces top-down cockpit turbulence at higher speed, but it's still noisier than coupe.
CONTROLS
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.2 |
Design and layout imaginative yet user-friendly, but alloy shift knob can be too hot--or too cold--to handle. Cabin materials are delightfully stylish and of high quality.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5 |
Narrow footwells, but no shortage of head clearance for up to 6-footers. Low body build impedes entry/exit but not driver positioning or visibility, though vision not great top-up in convertible.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | .7 |
Only coupes have a rear seat, and it's little more than a padded cubby, not even fit for toddlers.
CARGO ROOM
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 2.1 |
Coupes stow a couple's weekend luggage even with the split rear seatbacks up. Convertible's trunk is teensy. High liftover in all TTs.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 4 |
There are less expensive rivals that perform as well, but for solidity, style, and features, TTs rival sports cars costing thousands more, with quattro an ace in the hole.
Total Score
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | 50 | 44.3 |
Total Score: 46
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