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How much? £24,900
On sale in the UK: Now
Engine: 1984cc turbocharged four-cylinder, 197bhp @ 5100-6000rpm, 206lb ft @ 1800-5000rpm
Transmission: S-Tronic semi-automatic gearbox, front-wheel drive
Performance: 0-62mph in 6.4sec, 149mph, 36.7mpg, 183g/km
How heavy / made of? 1260kg/aluminium/steel hybrid construction
How big (length/width/height in mm)? 4178/1842/1352
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Audi TT 2.0T S-Tronic (2006) CAR review

By Ben Barry

First Drives

31 October 2006 01:18

Haven’t you driven the TT?

We’ve already tested the 3.2-litre four-wheel drive Audi TT, but this car’s the cut-price sibling: a front-wheel drive, 2.0-litre turbo which, at £24,625, undercuts its big brother by nearly £5000. The two cars look virtually identical both inside and out. So if 197bhp sounds like plenty and all-weather grip isn’t a priority, the 2.0-litre could fit the bill. Best of all, the cheaper car is also considerably lighter: 1260kg versus 1410kg. In fact, it’s even lighter than the often-lauded Golf GTI on which it’s based, thanks to the TT's part-alumnium construction.

Does the 2.0-litre feel low spec?

No, it’s hard to spot the difference. Where the 3.2-litre wears 18in wheels as standard, the turbo gets 17s with the option to upgrade to two other 18in designs. The turbo model also lacks dual exhaust pipes, while the interior looks near identical save for the lower-spec car’s leather and alcantara mix – a combination that feels noticeably grippier when you’re pressing on. Seems the saving has come almost entirely from losing two cylinders and two driven wheels.

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JohnnyBimmer

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JohnnyBimmer says

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By all accounts the 2ltr turbo TT is better (more fun to sling around) than the front heavy V6 and lets face it, it'll spend most time on urban roads where the extra economy will be appreciated too. And this car looks like pure class, especially in dark blue or black and close enough to Golf Gti money and a huge saving over a Boxster to seal the deal. Top motor this.

26 February 2008 02:02

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