The Audi TT Diesel

[adycav]

For me, the key factor of a performance car is the engine. This is what differentiates sporty cars from the more ordinary stuff.

So what is the point of a TT diesel?

Would it not make more sense to have the same engine in a more practical Golf/Leon/Octavia/Passat/Exeo alternative?

Someone please explain the appeal of the TT diesel to me.

[edo]

Possibly because people do a few miles, so need something economical, dont need lots of space, but dont want a dull 5 door hatch?

[Kiltox]

Keeping up with the Joneses whilst still having something on the company car list.

No, I don't see the point in it either.

[Superhoop]

Maybe some people have different opinions about what is important in a car?

[edo]

Kiltox said:

Keeping up with the Joneses whilst still having something on the company car list.

No, I don't see the point in it either.

This place really is going down hill.

[adycav]

edo said:

Possibly because people do a few miles, so need something economical, dont need lots of space, but dont want a dull 5 door hatch?

Is it all about the looks/style then?

Or do they drive better than the hatch alternatives, handling etc?

Not trolling, genuinely interested.

[Liquid Knight]

Maybe because Audi keep winning Le Mans with Devil juice.

[busta]

To the purist it doesn't make sense, but to your typical Audi TT buyer I doubt they could care less about the shape of the power curve or the noise it makes at full chat. To them, the combination of 50mpg and low tax in a trendy sports car is too good to be true, hence why they are selling so well.

[DannyVTS]

I for one have seen more Mk2 TDI's than anything else, and they all seem to be white.

The A3 TDi Convertable that blocked me in the other day on the other hand, can burn in hell

Edited by DannyVTS on Friday 4th March 20:51

[BarnatosGhost]

adycav said:

Is it all about the looks/style then?

Or do they drive better than the hatch alternatives, handling etc?

Not trolling, genuinely interested.

The whole car is about looks/style, whichever engine it has. It certainly looks great, but a sportscar it isn't. It's a squashed hot hatch.

[Matt UK]

adycav said:

For me, the key factor of a performance car is the engine. This is what differentiates sporty cars from the more ordinary stuff.

So what is the point of a TT diesel?

Since when was the TT a 'performance car'?

I always thought it was the trendy Golf/A3/Leon/Octavia model that had swoopy bodywork and no back doors. Or am I missing something?

[adycav]

Matt UK said:

adycav said:

For me, the key factor of a performance car is the engine. This is what differentiates sporty cars from the more ordinary stuff.

So what is the point of a TT diesel?

Since when was the TT a 'performance car'?

I always thought it was the trendy Golf/A3/Leon/Octavia model that had swoopy bodywork and no back doors. Or am I missing something?

I know that the PH critics often ridicule the TT, but the first one with its 225hp engine, good turn of speed, and tidy handling is certainly a performance car in my book.

[durbster]

Liquid Knight said:

Maybe because Audi keep winning Le Mans with Devil juice.

This.

[PKLD]

???? It's not a sportscar but handles better than all the other VAG alternatives you mention, interior is a much nicer place to be and the 4wd is enough to deal with wintry mornings.

I don't have kids so why should I get a golf? BMW diesel that I have handles a bit better but the 3series equivalent power costs more than the TT and isn't as nice looking.

But I agree that White ones with the obligatory 19" rs copies are a bit OTT. I like our black one with the TT only 18" 'propeller' wheels.

[Matt UK]

adycav said:

I know that the PH critics often ridicule the TT, but the first one with its 225hp engine, good turn of speed, and tidy handling is certainly a performance car in my book.

True, it was at the upper end of the engine scale, but IIRC the Audi A3 range had the same 225hp engine within it's range.

It does have some fast derivatives, just not sure I agree with you about the TT being a 'performance car'.

[adycav]

PKLD said:

handles better than all the other VAG alternatives

Is this true though?

Or is it just about the looks?

[B3njamin]

I'd happily own one - good fuel economy, low tax, torquey diesel engine, great styling all make it a great car. You'll be able to drive it more and enjoy each trip more knowing you've saved money whilst enjoying the car.

[va1o]

adycav said:

Someone please explain the appeal of the TT diesel to me.

It looks cool.

[MC Bodge]

Most people don't drive their cars hard (other than racing up to junctions and slamming on the anchors), just want to 'look good' and many can get the TTDI on their company car schemes.

[kambites]

adycav said:

For me, the key factor of a performance car is the engine. This is what differentiates sporty cars from the more ordinary stuff.

So what is the point of a TT diesel?

Would it not make more sense to have the same engine in a more practical Golf/Leon/Octavia/Passat/Exeo alternative?

Someone please explain the appeal of the TT diesel to me.

The point of the TT diesel is for it to sell to people with different priorities to you.