2010 Audi TT vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi TT would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Audi TT. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi TT. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2010 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi TT | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | TT | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
