2012 Audi TT RS vs. 2012 Audi TT S Convertible

To start off, both 2012 Audi TT RS and 2012 Audi TT S Convertible were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT RS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT RS (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Audi TT S Convertible. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT RS should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi TT S Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT S Convertible weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 Audi TT RS.

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 TT RS (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT S Convertible. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT RS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT S Convertible. 2012 Audi TT S Convertible has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi TT RS has manual transmission. 2012 Audi TT RS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi TT S Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi TT RS 2012 Audi TT S Convertible
Make Audi Audi
Model TT TT
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 360 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 465 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 1650 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4199 mm 4199 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1349 mm 1349 mm
Wheelbase Size 2469 mm 2469 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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