2002 Audi TT Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

Our road test for the 2002 Audi TT includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Audi TT from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Audi TT, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Audi TT help you decide if a 2002 Audi TT is right for you.

2002 Audi TT Road Test

Pros	Cons

Build quality	Noise

Handling/roadholding	Visibility

Interior materials	Rear-seat room

Acceleration	Rear-seat entry/exit

Available AWD	Ride

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

Base conv 2WD	225-hp cpe	Class Average
6	7	7.8

Slight turbo lag dulls acceleration in most situations, though the 225-hp models scoot impressively once boost is up. Test 180-hp coupe did 0-60 mph in 7.4 sec. Test 225-hp Quattro coupe took 6.2 sec-- swift but not scorching.

Fuel Economy

Base conv 2WD	225-hp cpe	Class Average
7	6	4.6

TT's require premium gas. Test front-drive models averaged 24.5-29.8 mpg, 225-hp Quattro coupes 19.1-23.4 mpg.

Ride Quality

Base conv 2WD	225-hp cpe	Class Average
3	3	4

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
8	10	8.3

Great twisty-road runner, aided by precise steering, minimal body lean, strong grip--Quattros especially--and confident braking. Quattro's wider tires follow longitudinal pavement 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 speeds, but it's still noisier than the coupe.

Controls

Base conv 2WD	225-hp cpe	Class Average
6	6	5.3

Design and layout imaginative yet user-friendly, but sun (or cold) can make alloy shift knob too hot (or too chilly) for comfort. Cabin materials are delightfully stylish and of high quality.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

Base conv 2WD	225-hp cpe	Class Average
3	3	5.1

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	.6

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	4.2

We recommend the TT based on its solidity, style, features, and road manners. Most rival sports cars with swifter acceleration cost thousands more, and none in this price range have the all-weather advantage of the TT's available quattro AWD.

Total Score