2002 Audi TT: Road Test
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- MSRP: $31,200 -$39,600
- Invoice: $28,113 -$35,782
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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.
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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
| Base conv 2WD | 225-hp cpe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 52 | 45.6 |
Total Score: 48
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