Compare the2023 Toyota SupraVS 2023 Audi TT

The Supra has a standard Pre-Collision System, which uses forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The TT doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Supra offers optional Emergency Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The TT doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The Supra’s lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The TT doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Supra’s optional rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The TT doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.

The Supra’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The TT doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Supra and the TT have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

Toyota’s powertrain warranty covers the Supra 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Audi covers the TT. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the TT ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Supra for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Audi only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the TT.

There are over 4 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Audi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Supra’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in initial quality. With 67 more problems per 100 vehicles, Audi is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Audi is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Audi vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Audi is ranked 14th.

The Supra’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 27 more horsepower (255 vs. 228) and 37 lbs.-ft. more torque (295 vs. 258) than the TT 45 TFSI’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Supra’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (295 vs. 280) than the TTS’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Supra’s optional 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 94 more horsepower (382 vs. 288) and 88 lbs.-ft. more torque (368 vs. 280) than the TTS’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Supra turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the TT 45 TFSI (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Supra gets better mileage than the TT:

Regardless of its engine, the Supra’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The TT RS doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Supra higher (5 to 7 out of 10) than the Audi TT (3 to 7). This means the Supra produces up to 24.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the TT every 15,000 miles.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Toyota Supra, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the TT.

For better stopping power the Supra’s brake rotors are larger than those on the TT:

The Supra’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the TT 45 TSFI are solid, not vented.

The Supra stops much shorter than the TT:

For better traction, the Supra has larger tires than the TT (F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19 vs. 245/40R18).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Supra is .9 inches wider in the front and 1.5 inches wider in the rear than on the TT.

The Supra 3.0 Premium handles at 1.07 G’s, while the TT 45 TSFI Coupe pulls only .98 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Supra executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the TT 45 TSFI Coupe (23.9 seconds @ .84 average G’s vs. 24.6 seconds @ .79 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Supra’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the TT’s (34.1 feet vs. 36.1 feet).

As tested by Car and Driver while at idle, the interior of the Supra 3.0 Premium is quieter than the TT 45 TSFI Coupe (42 vs. 45 dB).

The Supra has 1.2 inches more front headroom, 1.1 inches more front legroom and .8 inches more front shoulder room than the TT Coupe.

The Supra offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The TT doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

When two different drivers share the Supra 3.0, the memory system makes it convenient for both. Each keyless remote activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations. The TT doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Supra 3.0 Premium/A91-MT has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and warning readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The TT doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the Supra detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The TT doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

The Supra’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The TT doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Supra offers an optional Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The TT doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Supra and the Audi TT, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Supra was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 4 of the last 40 years. The TT has never been a Car and Driver “Top Ten” pick.

The Toyota Supra outsold the Audi TT by almost 9 to one during the 2022 model year.