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2002 Audi TT Full Review
Date Published: 3/11/08
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2002 Audi TT Review
Audi's retro-look TT comes as a 4-seat hatchback coupe and a 2-seat convertible. Both have a turbo 4-cyl engine in two states of tune. The 180-hp version uses a 5-speed manual transmission, the 225-hp variant teams with a 6-speed manual. Automatic transmission is unavailable. The base 180-hp models come with front-wheel drive and traction control. Quattro all-wheel drive is available for the 180-hp coupe and is standard on 225-hp models. An antiskid system and rear spoiler are standard on all. The 180-hp models have 16-inch wheels, 225-hp TTs have 17s. A power top is standard on 225-hp convertibles and optional for 180-hp convertibles; both have a heated glass rear window. Added midyear to mark Audi's participation in American LeMans Series racing were 1000 limited-production 225-hp ALMS coupes with 18-inch wheels and special trim. Also new for 2002 is a new radio with in-dash CD.
Competition
This class features an interesting mix of hard-core performance models and more luxurious touring convertibles. Our Best Buys give you a little of both worlds. The Chevrolet Corvette is fast, comfortable, and reasonably affordable. Unlike previous models it doesn't beat you up with a hard ride, and it will cruise quietly at highway speeds. Our other Best Buy, the Mazda Miata, is a bare-bones roadster with few frills and average acceleration, but for weekend fun on a twisty back road it's hard to beat.
Audi's TT is solid, stylish, and loaded with features making it fit for the Recommended list. Like no other in its class, TT offers the all-weather advantage of available quattro AWD at a great price. Of course, if you don't mind spending a few more bucks, we recommend you take a look at the Mercedes-Benz SLK. The Mercedes offers an interesting mix of performance and luxury. It also has a retractable hardtop, making it more of an all-weather car.
Audi's TT is solid, stylish, and loaded with features making it fit for the Recommended list. Like no other in its class, TT offers the all-weather advantage of available quattro AWD at a great price. Of course, if you don't mind spending a few more bucks, we recommend you take a look at the Mercedes-Benz SLK. The Mercedes offers an interesting mix of performance and luxury. It also has a retractable hardtop, making it more of an all-weather car.
News
U.S. TT sales were just over 12,000 units in calendar 2000 and some 12,500 in 2001. But coupe orders dropped a whopping 30.6 percent in the first half of 2002, and though we don't have comparable cabriolet figures, it's doubtful that model made up the difference.
Like its corporate sister, the VW New Beetle, the TT is a "fashion" car designed as much for raising nameplate profile as raising profits. But fashions change all too quickly--just ask Chrysler about recent PT Cruiser sales. Then too, the TT has largely accomplished its original image-polishing mission. So does Audi really need it anymore? Intriguingly, industry moles have lately voiced doubts about a "next" TT. Even if there is one, they say, it's still two years away at least. Earlier, Audi was said to be prepping two new versions of the current car: a 265-hp turbo 4-cyl "TTS" and a 300-hp V6, both with quattro all-wheel drive, upgraded suspension, and special trim. But we've heard nothing lately about either proposal--nor, come to think of it, about a TT redesign. So we'll just have to haul out an old chestnut and say, stay tuned.
Like its corporate sister, the VW New Beetle, the TT is a "fashion" car designed as much for raising nameplate profile as raising profits. But fashions change all too quickly--just ask Chrysler about recent PT Cruiser sales. Then too, the TT has largely accomplished its original image-polishing mission. So does Audi really need it anymore? Intriguingly, industry moles have lately voiced doubts about a "next" TT. Even if there is one, they say, it's still two years away at least. Earlier, Audi was said to be prepping two new versions of the current car: a 265-hp turbo 4-cyl "TTS" and a 300-hp V6, both with quattro all-wheel drive, upgraded suspension, and special trim. But we've heard nothing lately about either proposal--nor, come to think of it, about a TT redesign. So we'll just have to haul out an old chestnut and say, stay tuned.
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
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.
| 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
TT's require premium gas. Test front-drive models averaged 24.5-29.8 mpg, 225-hp Quattro coupes 19.1-23.4 mpg.
| 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
Firm damping, so TTs jolt over potholes and tar strips and jiggle a bit on freeways. Still, not uncomfortable for a sports car.
| 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
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.
| 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
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.
| 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
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.
| 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)
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.
| 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)
Only coupes have a rear seat, and it's little more than a padded cubby, not even fit for toddlers.
| 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
Coupes stow a couple's weekend luggage even with the split rear seatbacks up. Convertible's trunk is teensy. High liftover in all TTs.
| 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
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.
| 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 |
Scores for all Premium Sporty/performance Cars
| Low Score | 34 | |
| Average Score | 45 | |
| High Score | 61 |
2002 Audi TT Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 06/04/2002
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base 2-door hatchback | $31,200 | $28,113 | $645 |
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| Base 2-door convertible | $33,200 | $29,893 | $645 |
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| quattro 2-door hatchback | $32,950 | $29,863 | $645 |
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| 225-hp 2-door hatchback | $36,100 | $32,667 | $645 |
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| 225-hp 2-door convertible | $38,900 | $35,159 | $645 |
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| 225-hp ALMS 2-door hatchback | $39,600 | $35,782 | $645 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
1.8-liter dohc turbocharged 4-cylinder 180-horsepower engine, 5-speed manual transmission, traction control, limited-slip differential.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, emergency inside trunk release.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/automatic climate control, interior air filter, power steering, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, leather upholstery, height-adjustable front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, outside-temperature indicator, rear defogger, remote fuel-door/decklid release, illuminated visor mirrors, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, power-retractable windbreak (convertible), floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear spoiler, fog lights, headlight washers, 205/55WR16 tires, alloy wheels.
quattro adds to Base:
Powertrain
All-wheel drive, center differential.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deletes: traction control.
225-hp adds to Quattro:
Powertrain
1.8-liter dohc turbocharged 4-cylinder 225-horsepower engine, 6-speed manual transmission.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power convertible top (convertible).
Appearance and Miscellaneous
225/45YR17 tires.
225-hp ALMS Commemorative Edition adds to 225hp:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Upgraded leather upholstery, unique interior trim.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Xenon headlights, 225/40ZR18 tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Convenience Pkg.
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ALMS
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$600
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$534
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Heated front seats, universal garage-door opener.
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Premium Pkg.
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Base, quattro
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$1,600
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$1,424
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225-hp
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$1,100
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$979
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Xenon headlights, heated front seats, universal garage-door opener, 225/45YR17 tires (Base, quattro), 6-spoke alloy wheels.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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225-hp, 225-hp ALMS Commemorative Edition, Base, quattro
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$1,350
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$1,219
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Audio Pkg.
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225-hp, 225-hp ALMS Commemorative Edition, Base, quattro
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$1,200
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$1,068
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Bose premium sound system, 6-disc CD changer.
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Cellular telephone
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225-hp, 225-hp ALMS Commemorative Edition, Base, quattro
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$300
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$267
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Power convertible top
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Base convertible
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$800
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$712
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Baseball optic leather upholstery
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convertible
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$1,000
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$890
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Cloth and leather upholstery
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Base, quattro, 225hp
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$0
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$0
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Alcantara steering wheel
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225-hp, Base, quattro
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$275
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$245
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NA ALMS.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Forged alloy wheels
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225-hp
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$500
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$445
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2002 Audi TT Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Audi TT 2-door hatchback | Audi TT 2-door convertible |
| Wheelbase, in. | 95.4 | 95.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 159.1 | 159.1 |
| Overall Width, in. | 73.1 | 73.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 53.0 | 53.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2921 | 3131 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 24.2 | 7.8 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.8 | 38.3 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.2 | 41.2 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 32.6 | -- |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 20.2 | -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | Turbocharged dohc I4 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 1.8 /107 | 1.8 /107 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 180 @ 5500 | 225 @ 5900 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 173 @ 1950 | 207 @ 2200 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 23/31 | --/-- |
| 6-speed manual | --/-- | 20/28 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Audi TT 2-door hatchback | Audi TT 2-door convertible |
| Side Impact, Driver | NA | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 12/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 4/50,000 | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Hungary
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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