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| Seating Capacity | 4 passengers |
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| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $45,220–$55,460 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2019 Audi TT is a sports that earns a Carivo score of 7.3/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Value at 8.5/10, while Technology at 7.1/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional sports — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.4/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 7.5/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.8/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.1/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $45,220–$55,460, 21 MPG, seating 4, the Audi TT sits in the premium tier of the sports category. Its value score of 8.5/10 confirms that the price reflects the quality — you're getting a lot for your money here. At 7 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: The 2019 Audi TT sits in the middle of the field. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2019 Audi TT ranks #251 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 21% of the segment. Its 7.3/10 overall score is 0.4 points below the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $45,220 starting price sits close to the segment's median of $46,090.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2016 Audi TT scores 7.1/10 — within striking distance of the 2019's 7.3 — and starts roughly $5,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2024 | 7.5/10 | $53,200 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.5/10 | $51,604 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.6/10 | $50,008 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.5/10 | $48,412 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.4/10 | $46,816 | Read review → |
| 2019 (this review) | 7.3/10 | $45,220 | |
| 2018 | 7.2/10 | $43,624 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.2/10 | $42,028 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.1/10 | $40,432 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.1/10 | $38,836 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Fuel system, gasoline / Storage / Tank assembly 12/02/2020 · 20V076000 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket . |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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