| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Audi TT | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 360 hp@5500 343 lb-ft@1650 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 114.7 in | -17.5 in |
| Length | 164.5 in | 188.5 in | -24 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 75.2 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 53.5 in | 70.1 in | -16.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3306 lb. | 5093 lb. | -1787 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.9 in | -6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 39.8 in | -7.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 59.8 in | -12.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 40.0 in | -10.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -11.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -47.7 ft3 |
| 2012 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
| 2012 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.