Audi TT Coupe III vs Subaru BRZ ZD8: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Audi · 2014–2023
TT Coupe III
Price from €37,150 (2014)
- Power
- 228 kW310 PS
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
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Subaru · 2021–present
BRZ ZD8
- Power
- 173 kW235 PS
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,350 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road TT Coupe III Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Audi TT Coupe III has more power: 228 kW (310 PS) against 173 kW (235 PS) for Subaru BRZ ZD8. Audi TT Coupe III is the older design (from 2014); Subaru BRZ ZD8 arrived in 2021. Subaru BRZ ZD8 is still in production; Audi TT Coupe III is not. On the catalog figures, the Audi TT Coupe III is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Audi TT Coupe III yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Audi TT Coupe III | Subaru BRZ ZD8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 228 kW (310 PS) | 2.4 · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) |
| Production years | 2014–2023 | 2021–present |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | Germany | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 228 kW (310 PS) 306 hp Better | 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp |
| Power, all versions | 132–294 kW (179–400 PS) 177–394 hp | 170–173 kW (231–235 PS) 228–232 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 225 km/h 140 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 128 kW/t 156 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 2,387 cc 2.4 l |
| Engine code | No data | FA24 |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,177 mm 164.4 in | No data |
| Width | 1,832 mm 72.1 in | No data |
| Height | 1,353 mm 53.3 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,505 mm 98.6 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 8.8 l/100 km 26.7 mpg US |
| CO₂ | No data | 200 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €2,310/year estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2015) | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | from €37,150 (2014) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.