2018 Audi TT RS vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S
Discussion
Automobile Magazine, a US online publication, pits Audi's impending TT RS against the new 718 Cayman S.
Head to head is much as expected, really.
The TT RS has a monster engine with a glorious soundtrack. The 718's by comparison is raspier and more esoteric in its aural pleasantries.
The delivery of same down a straight road is blisteringly quick in the TT RS, with a mind-boggling 0-60 sprint in 3.5s, over a half-second quicker than the 718 S.
Interior of the Audi is, as always seems to the case, superior to its peers - a very nice place to be indeed. The 718 S, by the token of the reviewer, " ... is a hodgepodge of random push, turn, and touch commands. Some of the submenus ... are awkward to access, the main dials including the digital speedometer are too small, and the center stack is cluttered."
A to B, the 718 S is predictably the more dynamically engaging, immersive and pleasing to drive.
"What sets these two cars apart philosophically is one simple fact: The Porsche is a sports car, the Audi is a very sporty car.
... I give [the TT RS] only 7.5 points on the total immersion scale, where the Cayman scores a solid 10."
Head to head is summarised as; "On paper, these two contenders have a lot in common. On the road, however, they display quite different strengths and weaknesses. The TT RS wears a flashy, aggressive outfit, but it delivers when pushed, and its dynamic potential is remarkably accessible. The 718 Cayman S is a more complete car than last year’s GTS, and it ticks all the critical boxes, moving one more step closer to the 911. Despite the paradigm shift toward the turbocharged flat-four engine, it still is the more emotional choice, the more engaging drive, and the sole proper sports car."
Head to head is much as expected, really.
The TT RS has a monster engine with a glorious soundtrack. The 718's by comparison is raspier and more esoteric in its aural pleasantries.
The delivery of same down a straight road is blisteringly quick in the TT RS, with a mind-boggling 0-60 sprint in 3.5s, over a half-second quicker than the 718 S.
Interior of the Audi is, as always seems to the case, superior to its peers - a very nice place to be indeed. The 718 S, by the token of the reviewer, " ... is a hodgepodge of random push, turn, and touch commands. Some of the submenus ... are awkward to access, the main dials including the digital speedometer are too small, and the center stack is cluttered."
A to B, the 718 S is predictably the more dynamically engaging, immersive and pleasing to drive.
"What sets these two cars apart philosophically is one simple fact: The Porsche is a sports car, the Audi is a very sporty car.
... I give [the TT RS] only 7.5 points on the total immersion scale, where the Cayman scores a solid 10."
Head to head is summarised as; "On paper, these two contenders have a lot in common. On the road, however, they display quite different strengths and weaknesses. The TT RS wears a flashy, aggressive outfit, but it delivers when pushed, and its dynamic potential is remarkably accessible. The 718 Cayman S is a more complete car than last year’s GTS, and it ticks all the critical boxes, moving one more step closer to the 911. Despite the paradigm shift toward the turbocharged flat-four engine, it still is the more emotional choice, the more engaging drive, and the sole proper sports car."
Edited by Timbola on Tuesday 27th September 07:40
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