2003 Audi TT Roadster 1.8T FWD
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- Photo: 2001 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Audi TT Roadster in Lake Silver, Front Left, 05-13-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TC 24, Essen (TCE43281) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Audi TT Roadster in Lake Silver, Rear Right, 05-13-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Audi TT Roadster 1.8T FWD is a 180-hp 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 convertible with a 6-speed tiptronic automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $35,160 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 180 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 173 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The TT Roadster measures 159.1 inches long on a 95.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,131 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,160 ($62,103 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L turbocharged I4 (1.8T) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 173 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 20-valve, turbocharged, variable intake valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 86.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0-9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.04 (20 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.37 (34 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.56 (51 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.16 (69 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.85 (94 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.68 (118 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.19 |
| Final Drive | 6.01 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium (91 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion-beam axle |
| Turning Diameter | 34.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.1 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0 |
| Tires Front | P205/55WR16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55WR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 159.1 in |
| Width | 69.4 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in |
| Front Track | 60 in |
| Rear Track | 59.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,131 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2003 Audi TT 2-DR. Convertible w/SAB).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Audi TT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 7, 2014 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
NHTSA campaign 14E007000
18 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Audi TT
Owner Complaints
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Audi TT. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 AUDI TT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.