Design Car Audi TT

Design Car Audi TT

The Audi TT may be closely related to the design of the original 1998 model, but there are still few cars on the road that can match it for visual appeal. It looks fresh, stylish, sporty and it has been a unique design for many years now. The Audi TT might be based on the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf, but it certainly doesn't feel like either of those cars - it's something much more specialised.

The TT is available with either front or four-wheel drive and uses a range of petrol and diesel engines, so buyers can choose between performance and economy. Audi's revolutionary Magnetic Ride system can also be added to the car, and the Comfort and Sport settings mean the car can be set up to ride comfortably or corner sharply at the touch of a button.

The 2.0-litre TDI diesel version will be the top choice for buyers watching the pennies, as it returns 53.3mpg. Meanwhile, the top of the range 355bhp TT RS Plus offers buyers the option of incredible performance. It even caters for those looking for open-top thrills with the Audi TT Roadster models.

Engine Car Audi TT

Audi TT should hold its value very well - so depreciation shouldn't be too much of a worry. Even today, the coupe retains 60 per cent of its value after three years, meaning total ownership costs are low. The S tronic double clutch gearbox mated to the 2.0-litre TDI diesel manages 51.4mpg, so it's the best option for company car buyers (as well as those who just want to save money). It costs more to buy than the manual, but offers an involving driving experience. The entry-level 1.8 petrol model gets economy of 44mpg and emissions of 149g/km,

It's style first and practicality very much second with the Audi TT, but most buyers will probably know that already. There's plenty of room for those in the front seats, but the rear seats are extremely tight, and even small children will find conditions cramped. The rear seats do fold down, however, which means you can increase boot space from 290 litres (which is already pretty good for a coupe) to 700 litres. Think of the TT as a two-seater with lots of boot space rather than a four-seater and you'll be happier with the space on offer. Due to chunky pillars and a narrow windscreen, visibility isn't the best, but the driving position is great.