Even more eye-catching than the coupe, the second-generation TT roadster is a more aggressive, muscular car than its predecessor. Audi equips the TT with a 2.0L turbo or. A 6-speed S tronic automatic gearbox is standard. Compared to the TT Coupe, the slightly heavier Roadster seats only two passengers, so interior storage suffers. The Roadster's fabric top is fully power-actuated and fits over the rollover hoops behind the seats.

A revised 2.0l turbo four cylinder is under the hood of Audi TT models for 2011. TTS models wear a revised front end.