adrianord

Hello people of AudiWorld,

I've been contemplating on getting an Audi TT or TTS in the next year or so, but in doing research on what model I should get, I got some confusion with the actual differences between the most recent 2016 and 2017 TT/S. When you look on Audi's website, they are both speced out pretty much the same other than the difference in horsepower, but they are both sporting the 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 3 Engine, so is that difference in horsepower all from the ECU and how the engine has been tuned?

Nothing stops someone from picking up a TT, buying Unitronic's or APR's Stage I ECU tune for $600 to completely close the gap in power of the TTS, and save themselves almost $10,000.

So other than the TTS badge, what else comes with getting a TTS? What justifies the $10,000 extra?

Huey52

The TTS additional horsepower is accomplished by more than just a tune. There are significant engine-internal component upgrades and supporting intercooler, etc. Also the TTS has a magnetic-fluid damper suspension system.

But it's fair to say that a tuned TT would be very spirited, if not exactly comparable. So the good news is that you can't lose with either model. Enjoy your further research and ultimate acquisition.

DissenTTS

You had me at...

OK, Seriously. I'm not in the market today. But we've had the TT and now the 2013 TTS. The interior appointments, the mag ride, I bet the sound system, the wheels, the lower ride, all were superior four years ago.

Earlier today, a late model TT Coupe was parked next to my '13 TTS Roadster. It made me not unhappy that I didn't trade it in for new. Was it my imagination, or is the MK3 bigger overall?

Either way, you'll have a fun car. Good luck!

Can_Quattro

An old list that I had put together:

TTS Engine & unique engine Cover
Nicer Body kit and different exterior mirrors
(Note: no S line package in the US on a standard TT is a big issue)
Magnetic Ride
Better Brakes with larger front discs, and painted Calipers with TTS logo (Red Painted as an option)
More exterior paint options
Better Interior options (Like the lovely Express Red)
Additional Virtual Cockpit sport view
Laser textured dashboard unique to TTS
Four oval tail pipes vs. two

Huey52

Somewhat related, a good video on the MkI/II/III exterior evolution:

Gbob

Body style-wise, I think the MK2 was a better looking vehicle.
Bob

ormandj

MK3 for me, I really didn't care for the MK1, and the MK2 I wouldn't have purchased, but I like the MK3 quite a bit.

Huey52

Although I nearly bought a MkI back in the day I agree, which [not so?] coincidentally is why I have one.

audi_tt

im in the same boat right now. im coming from a f30 335i and after test driving the TT I was pleasantly surprised by the accel and handling. i had done no research going into the test drive and was expecting to be disappointed, but gladly was surprised.

themain reason I would want a TTS is obviously for the extra power but also for the cosmetic upgrades too.

is it possible to add the TTS diffuser/exhaust to the TT?

Huey52

I would presume it is quite possible. The TT and TTS exhausts are fundamentally the same except that the TTS utilizes the two add'l punch outs on the common muffler to add the valves/tips. I would think the 4-tip diffuser may also be substituted.

Related, I substituted the S5 dual exhaust diffuser to my A5 with an aftermarket Stasis dual exhaust, done at the dealership.