Audi TT Premium, TTS, TT RS & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

Audi TT

The Audi TT range starts with Premium, Quattro, Premium Plus, and later simply named base cars. These are the design-led core models, with upscale sport seats and everyday usability; Quattro versions add all-weather traction. The short-lived 3.2 Quattro Premium Plus adds V6 muscle, while Quattro Prestige is the comfort-and-tech-rich regular TT. TTS models form the sharper turbo-four branch, with adaptive suspension and S-model styling. Final Edition is the heritage-themed 2023 farewell rather than a power upgrade. TT RS and RS Quattro sit at the top with five-cylinder power and the lineup’s most aggressive chassis and body treatment.

What each trim is known for

Audi TT Base Model

Base Model

PremiumQuattroQuattro PremiumQuattro Premium Plusbase

The Base Model trim level groups Premium, Quattro, Quattro Premium, Quattro Premium Plus, and base cars as the design-first, everyday expression of the TT.

Best for: Drivers who want distinctive sports-car styling, a premium cabin, and manageable everyday manners.

Highlights

  • Turbocharged four-cylinder with a quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic
  • Quattro all-wheel drive on Quattro-branded and later base cars
  • Leather or leather-and-Alcantara sport seats, depending on year
  • Automatic or speed-sensitive rear spoiler
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Audi TT Mid-Level

Mid-Level

3.2 Quattro Premium PlusQuattro Prestige

The Mid-Level trim level includes 3.2 Quattro Premium Plus and Quattro Prestige, giving the regular TT either extra muscle or a more fully equipped cabin.

Best for: Shoppers who prefer added comfort and built-in technology, or the character of the early V6, without moving to a TTS.

Highlights

  • Quattro all-wheel drive
  • Heated Fine Nappa leather front seats
  • Built-in navigation and added convenience equipment on Prestige
  • 250-hp 3.2-liter V6 in 3.2 Quattro Premium Plus

Adds a richer regular-TT experience: Prestige emphasizes navigation, interior trim, and convenience, while 3.2 Quattro Premium Plus adds V6 power over the entry turbo four.

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Audi TT Performance

Performance

TTSTTS QuattroTTS Quattro PremiumTTS Quattro Premium PlusTTS Quattro Prestige

The Performance trim level covers TTS, TTS Quattro, TTS Quattro Premium, TTS Quattro Premium Plus, and TTS Quattro Prestige as the quicker, more focused TT branch.

Best for: Drivers who like the regular TT’s compact size and upscale feel but want stronger acceleration and sharper responses.

Highlights

  • Higher-output turbocharged four-cylinder with quattro all-wheel drive
  • Magnetic-ride adaptive suspension
  • S-model bodywork with quad exhaust outlets
  • Heated Silk or Fine Nappa leather S sport seats, depending on year

Shifts the emphasis from regular-TT comfort to performance, adding stronger turbo-four output, adaptive suspension, upgraded brakes, and S-model styling.

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Audi TT Special Editions

Special Editions

Final Edition

The Special Editions trim level is the 2023 Final Edition, a heritage-themed U.S. farewell with richer trim and sharper chassis hardware rather than extra engine power.

Best for: TT fans who value limited-run appearance details and the significance of the model’s U.S. sendoff.

Highlights

  • 228-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with quattro all-wheel drive
  • Magnetic-ride adaptive suspension
  • S line bodywork with 20-inch forged wheels
  • Extended leather and carbon-fiber cabin trim

Adds Final Edition-specific styling, forged wheels, and richer cabin materials. Unlike the TTS, it uses the regular TT’s 228-hp engine tune, so the distinction is exclusivity rather than more power.

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Audi TT High Performance

High Performance

RSRS Quattro

The High Performance trim level covers RS and RS Quattro, the hardest-edged TT models built around a turbocharged five-cylinder and aggressive RS tuning.

Best for: Drivers seeking the TT’s most serious acceleration, distinctive five-cylinder character, and most focused road manners.

Highlights

  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with quattro all-wheel drive
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Six-speed manual in early RS Quattro cars or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic in later RS models
  • RS-specific sport seats and more aggressive body details

Replaces the Final Edition’s regular 228-hp four-cylinder with the signature turbo five-cylinder and adds RS-focused chassis and body treatment; early RS Quattro cars pair 360 hp with a manual transmission.

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Trim comparison

FeatureMid-LevelBase ModelPerformanceHigh PerformanceSpecial Editions
Includes
3.2 Quattro Premium Plus, Quattro Prestige0 in stock
Premium, Quattro, Quattro Premium, Quattro Premium Plus, base3 in stock
TTS, TTS Quattro, TTS Quattro Premium, TTS Quattro Premium Plus, TTS Quattro Prestige5 in stock
RS, RS Quattro0 in stock
Final Edition0 in stock
Core roleRicher regular TTDesign-led everyday TTSharper TTS branchHardest-edged TT RSHeritage-themed farewell
Engine and output211-hp turbo four or 250-hp 3.2L V6Turbo 2.0L four; 200–228 hp by version and yearTurbo 2.0L four; 265 hp older, 288 hp laterTurbo 2.5L five; 360 hp on RS Quattro228-hp turbo 2.0L four
Adaptive suspension——Magnetic rideAdaptive; magnetic ride on RS QuattroMagnetic ride
Cabin signatureHeated Fine Nappa leather; comfort and tech focusLeather or leather-and-Alcantara sport seatsHeated S sport seatsHeated RS sport seats; RS embossing on RS QuattroExtended leather and carbon-fiber trim
Exterior signatureRegular TT appearanceAutomatic or speed-sensitive rear spoilerS styling and quad exhaust outletsAggressive RS look; fixed wing on RS QuattroS line styling and 20-inch forged wheels

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the regular TT and the TTS?

The TTS is the faster, sharper version. In recent years it raised output from 228 to 288 horsepower and added adaptive suspension, stronger brakes, sportier seats, and more aggressive styling. Both kept a turbo four, all-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission.

What's the difference between the TTS and TT RS?

The TT RS is the harder-edged step above the TTS. It uses a distinctive turbo five-cylinder instead of a turbo four and adds more serious chassis and appearance hardware. The TTS is the middle ground for drivers who want extra pace without the RS's more focused character.

What did Prestige add over Premium Plus on the regular TT?

On second-generation cars that used both names, Prestige kept the regular TT's engine and all-wheel drive but added comfort and cabin technology. Key upgrades included built-in navigation, Bose audio, heated seats, rear parking sensors, and Fine Nappa leather.

What's the difference between TTS Premium Plus and TTS Prestige?

On older TTS models, both trims shared the stronger turbo engine, all-wheel drive, and adaptive suspension. Prestige mainly added everyday luxuries such as built-in navigation, Bose audio, heated seats, and rear parking sensors.

What is the TT 3.2 quattro Premium Plus?

It is an older regular TT with a 250-horsepower 3.2-liter V6 and all-wheel drive. It also carries upscale equipment such as power heated seats, bi-xenon headlights, Bluetooth, and an auto-dimming mirror. It sits above four-cylinder Premium versions of its era.

What is the Audi TT Final Edition?

The Final Edition is the U.S. farewell version of the regular TT. It combines the familiar 228-horsepower turbo four and all-wheel drive with adaptive suspension, S line bodywork, extended leather, carbon-fiber cabin trim, and 20-inch forged wheels.

Is the Final Edition more powerful than the regular TT?

No. The Final Edition keeps the regular TT's 228-horsepower turbo four, seven-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive. Its differences are adaptive suspension, special exterior details, larger forged wheels, and richer leather and carbon-fiber cabin trim.

Which Audi TT trim makes the most sense for everyday driving?

The regular TT is the everyday-focused pick. On newer models it already combines all-wheel drive, a digital driver display, heated leather sport seats, premium audio, parking sensors, and blind-spot monitoring without the firmer performance focus of the TTS or TT RS.

Which Audi TT trim fits someone who wants more performance but not a TT RS?

The TTS is the natural middle choice. It keeps the TT's compact size and premium cabin but adds a stronger turbo four, adaptive suspension, upgraded brakes, and sportier styling. It is more focused than the regular TT without moving to the five-cylinder RS.

Which Audi TT trim came with a manual transmission?

The older U.S. TT RS from the second generation used a six-speed manual with all-wheel drive. Newer third-generation TT RS models switched to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, so the model year matters if a manual is essential.

Does “quattro” mean a separate Audi TT trim?

Not always. Quattro is Audi's name for all-wheel drive, but it also appeared inside older trim names such as TT quattro Premium Plus and TTS quattro Prestige. On newer TTs, all-wheel drive was standard even when “quattro” was not written as a separate trim level.

Why do used Audi TTs have names such as Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, or simply base?

Audi changed the regular TT's trim structure over time. Earlier cars used Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige names. Some later second-generation years collapsed to one TT trim, and newer third-generation cars were often listed simply as the regular or base TT.

Was the TT RS sold as a coupe or Roadster?

The U.S. TT RS covered here is coupe-only. Regular TT and TTS models appeared as coupes and Roadsters in parts of their histories, so shoppers wanting the five-cylinder RS should expect the fixed-roof body.

What equipment comes on a newer regular Audi TT?

In recent years, the regular TT included a digital instrument display with navigation, Bang & Olufsen audio, heated Fine Nappa leather sport seats, LED lighting, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and a power rear spoiler.

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