Compare the2023 Audi TTVS 2022 Hyundai Veloster

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Audi TT have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision. The Hyundai Veloster doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The Audi TT has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Veloster doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The TT has a standard Secondary Collision Brake Assist, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Veloster doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The TT has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Veloster doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

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

The TT’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the Veloster’s (12 vs. 7 years).

The Audi TT’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the Veloster’s engine uses an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

The battery on the TT is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the TT’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Veloster’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

The TTS’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 13 more horsepower (288 vs. 275) and 20 lbs.-ft. more torque (280 vs. 260) than the Veloster’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the TTS is faster than the Hyundai Veloster (automatics tested):

	TT	Veloster
Zero to 60 MPH	4.2 sec	4.8 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	10.7 sec	12 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	2.7 sec	2.9 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	3.1 sec	3.8 sec
Quarter Mile	12.8 sec	13.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	108 MPH	105 MPH

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

			MPG
TT
AWD	Auto	TTS 2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/31 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/30 hwy
Veloster
FWD	Manual	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/28 hwy
	Auto	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/27 hwy

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the TT (except RS)’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Veloster doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Audi TT uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended for maximum performance). The Veloster requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The TT has 1.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Veloster (14.5 vs. 13.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The TT has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Veloster doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Audi TT comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the Veloster.

All wheel drive, available in the TT, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Hyundai Veloster is not available with all wheel drive.

The TT RS offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Veloster doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The TT stops much shorter than the Veloster:

	TT	Veloster
70 to 0 MPH	151 feet	161 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	103 feet	117 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the TT has larger standard tires than the Veloster (245/40R18 vs. 235/35R19). The TT’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Veloster (255/30R20 vs. 235/35R19).

The TT’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Veloster’s 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the TT offers optional 20-inch wheels. The Veloster’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The TT has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Veloster; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The TT 45 TSFI Coupe handles at .99 G’s, while the Veloster N pulls only .94 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The TT 45 TSFI Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Veloster N (24.6 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 25.2 seconds @ .75 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the TT’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the Veloster N’s (36.1 feet vs. 38.1 feet).

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the TT 45 TSFI Coupe is quieter than the Veloster N:

	TT	Veloster
Full-Throttle	77 dB	87 dB
70 MPH Cruising	72 dB	73 dB

A standard locking glovebox and standard locking center console (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the TT. The Veloster doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The TT uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Veloster uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The engine in the TT is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Veloster. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Audi service is better than Hyundai. J.D. Power ranks Audi 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 34% lower rating, Hyundai is ranked 29th.

The TT’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Veloster has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

The TT’s front power windows open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Veloster’s passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the TT the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Veloster can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The TT’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Veloster’s passenger power window and power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The TT’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Veloster’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the TT to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Veloster doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the TT has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Veloster doesn’t offer cornering lights.

When the TT is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Veloster’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The TT’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Veloster doesn’t offer the luxury of automatic dimming mirrors.

The TT has standard heated front seats, which keep the driver and front passenger extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated seats aren’t available in the Veloster.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Audi TT has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Veloster doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Audi TT comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Hyundai Veloster isn’t available as a convertible.

The TT will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the TT will retain 49.37% to 49.87% of its original price after five years, while the Veloster only retains 44.95% to 45.9%.

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