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2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe at a glance
The 2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe covers 4 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $3,830 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the TT Coupe 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004 and 2005; 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,830–$4,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,830–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,650–$3,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,830 | First year |
What the 2006 TT Coupe 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$319
$3,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.38
Per 100 miles
$25.53
Five years
$19,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$180more a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Audi TT Coupe MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Audi TT Coupe as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Coupe (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| quattro 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| quattro 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Audi TT Coupe MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,830, $180 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Coupe (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| quattro 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| quattro 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Audi TT Coupe MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,650–$3,830/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $3,650, $180 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro 3.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,650 |
| TT Coupe | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| quattro 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Audi TT Coupe MPG
21 MPG · $3,830/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Coupe (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| quattro | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the TT Coupe 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,560 in California and $3,320 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $4,560
- Washington $4,290
- New York $3,780
- Florida $3,490
- Texas $3,320
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe get?
EPA rates the 2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe at 20–22 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 quattro 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe?
The quattro 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2004. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004 and 2005. In 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2003-2006 Audi TT Coupe compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Audi TT Coupe) is rated 21–23 MPG combined and costs $3,490–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2003-2006 model is rated 20–22 MPG and costs $3,650–$4,020 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Audi TT Coupe per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the TT Coupe 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,830 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,830–$4,020 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Audi TT Coupe 100 miles?
About $25.53 per 100 miles for the TT Coupe 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.53 and $26.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Audi TT Coupe more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The TT Coupe 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 18 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2006 Audi TT Coupe compare with other small car configurations?
The TT Coupe 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,830 a year to fuel, $180 more than the class median of $3,650, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 286 rated small car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Audi TT Coupe different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 3 configurations rated 20–21 MPG combined. See the 2005 Audi TT Coupe for that year.