Audi TT 2.0 TDI gets quattro all-wheel drive option

Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro

According to Audi, 50% of Audi TT models sold worldwide comes with its quattro all-wheel drive system. Therefore, the German automaker has decided to offer the system for the third-generation model that is equipped with the 2.0 litre TDI engine.

Available for both Coupe and Roadster versions, the TDI mill provides 184 hp and 380 Nm of torque, sent through Audi’s S tronic six-speed dual-clutch transmission, and to all four wheels. The quattro system itself uses an electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch to distribute the torque to both axles.

In terms of performance, the TT Coupe 2.0 TDI quattro will make the century sprint in 6.7 seconds, and hit a top speed of 234 km/h. Meanwhile, in Roadster guise, the sprint is accomplished in seven seconds, while top speed is down by 4 km/h. Compared to its petrol equivalent (2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic), the TDI is slower to 100 km/h by 1.4 seconds (both bodystyles) has a 16 km/h slower top speed.

However, the all-paw diesel TT claws back when it comes to fuel economy, as the Coupe will consume just 5.2 litres per 100 km, whereas the Roadster does 5.4 litres per 100 km (following the NEDC cycle). By comparison, the TDI quattro-powered TT consumes about 1.2 to 1.3 litres per 100 km less than its petrol siblings.

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Kunta a/l Kinte on Dec 08, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    No point giving all wheel quattro. Nobody buying Audi now since US found a cheat device in Audi cars last month that was different from the cheat device in VW cars that caused the Dieselgate scandal.

    I guess once a liar will always be a liar.

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  • Newsight on Dec 08, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    I see you bashing in all the posts. No car satisfies you. Maybe you should build your own.

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    • Mohd Faiz on Dec 09, 2016 at 10:09 am

      With all due respect, he is telling mostly the truths nothing beyond the oridinary human being could possibly comprehend.

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      • I wish I cud unsee this comment cuz I almost gagged my eyeballs out.

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  • Banned in France. Viva le francais!

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  • paparadzi (Member) on Dec 09, 2016 at 11:56 am

    In Malaysia, the normal petrol Audi TT only comes with front-wheel drive. Only the TTS comes with the quattro system. A marketing blunder by Audi Malaysia in my opinion.

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    • Mohd Faiz on Dec 09, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      optional at audi malaysia. call audi. but then u r making a blunder getting a VW car

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      • paparadzi (Member) on Dec 09, 2016 at 4:34 pm

        Really? Last time I checked both at Glenmarie and Damansara, the quattro is not available for regular TT. Maybe that has changed, due to competition from recond cars.

        Anyway a TT doesn’t looks like a VW, no matter how the mechanicals are. At this segment, look is a major point.

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    • John doe suka f1 on Dec 10, 2016 at 4:45 am

      Paparazzi is right. No Quattro option for TT from Audi Malaysia. You need to get TTS but it is close to 100k more expensive.

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