2010 Audi TT: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2010 Audi TT is that every U.S. TT and TTS now has quattro all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. Audi also simplifies the regular TT lineup around the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
About the 2010 Audi TT
2nd generation TT/TTS (8J), third U.S. model year, last pre-update year before the 2011 mild refresh.
Audi positions the TT as a compact premium sports coupe/roadster that blends standout design with everyday usability. The brand leans on the TT’s iconic shape, standard quattro traction, a quick-shifting six-speed automatic, and a cabin trimmed with upscale materials. Compared with rivals, the TT’s pitch is less about raw track focus and more about giving drivers style, all-weather confidence, hatchback-like usefulness in the coupe, and a genuinely special interior.
The regular TT is a compact coupe or roadster focused on distinctive styling and everyday usability, with leather and Alcantara sport seats, steering-wheel shift paddles, and an automatic rear spoiler. The TTS is the sharper performance version, adding a lowered adaptive suspension, xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, and a four-outlet performance exhaust.
What changed, by category
2010 Audi TT specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 8.8–13.1 cu-ft | 8.8–13.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.3 in | 29.3 in |
| Seats | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| HID Headlights | ||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Audi TT?
The biggest change is that every U.S.-market 2010 TT and TTS has quattro all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. Automatic climate control and Bluetooth are also standard across the lineup.
Does the 2010 Audi TT have a manual transmission?
No. Every U.S.-market 2010 Audi TT and TTS uses a six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles.
How does the 2010 Audi TT differ from the 2009 model?
The 2010 lineup is simpler and more standardized than the 2009 lineup. Every model has all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic, while the former Premium and 3.2 Quattro Premium Plus trims are dropped; climate control and Bluetooth also become standard.
What distinguishes the 2010 Audi TTS from the regular TT?
The 2010 TTS is the more performance-focused version. It has a lowered adaptive suspension, xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, a four-outlet performance exhaust, and a driver display with a lap timer.
Was the 2010 Audi TT redesigned?
No. The 2010 TT keeps the established second-generation body and chassis, with no major styling or structural redesign. It is the final model year before the mild 2011 update.