So you want a sporty car with good looks and a premium cabin? The Audi TT fits all those requirements but the styling and image might not be your thing.
We've chosen 10 cars you might want to consider in place of a TT. There aren't many coupe models still on sale these days, so we've also shortlisted a handful of other body styles to give you even more options.
BMW 2 Series Coupe
Better than a TT for: rear-wheel-drive handling
Strip back the TT's handsome bodywork and you'll find lots of parts shared with Volkswagen and Audi hatchbacks, including the front-wheel-drive chassis. While it's hard to tell the difference on most roads, some drivers prefer the feeling of a rear-wheel-drive car, especially for sporty driving. This is what marks the BMW 2 Series Coupe out from most of its rivals – its authentic, rear-wheel-drive handling. You also get a nicely built cabin with just enough space for four and a useful boot, along with that all-important BMW badge on the nose.
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Mini Hatchback John Cooper Works
Better than a TT for: track driving
The TT is a great road car, but might feel a little out of its depth if you enjoy the odd track day. That's not a problem for the Mini Hatchback John Cooper Works. This pocket rocket looks like most regular Minis to the uninitiated, but packs serious performance hardware under its retro body. You'll find a 231hp 2.0-litre engine, a fast-shifting auto gearbox and suspension that pummels the road into submission every time you corner. On a track, this all comes together to make the Mini JCW feel like a serious weapon.
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Mercedes CLA
Better than a TT for: luxury
The Mercedes CLA is what happens when you take the somewhat pedestrian underpinnings from the A-Class hatch, and drape a dramatic, curved four-door coupe body on top. It's longer and lower, and carries much more visual impact when you pull up. Inside, you get Mercedes latest glamorous cabin styling with metallic eyeball vents moulded into the dash and a widescreen infotainment setup above them. Practicality might not challenge the best in the CLA's class, but it's a substantial improvement over the TT.
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Toyota GR86
Better than a TT for: racy engine
There's no questioning the TT's dual-purpose ability, so it's fun when you're driving enthusiastically and calm when you're just cruising. However, there's something to be said for cars like the Toyota GR86 – a no-nonsense, hardcore sports car. You get the traditional rear-mounted cabin and long-bonnet dimensions of a sports car, with the latter hiding a 2.4-litre non-turbo engine, which urges you to thrash it to access the power at the top of the rev range. It's not quite as easy to live with as the TT day-to-day, but it's more of a thrill when you're in the mood.
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Audi S3
Better than a TT for: practicality
The TT is a popular coupe thanks to its broad suite of talents but it may just be too small to fit into your life. If so, take a look at the Audi S3. This uses many of the same mechanical parts as the TT but fits them to a practical hatchback or saloon body shared with the regular Audi A3. As a result you get five seats with room for adults in the back, and a boot that's big enough for most day-to-day duties. Floor it, however, and the 310hp, snappy auto gearbox and grippy all-wheel drive will launch you from 0-62mph in less than five seconds.
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BMW Z4
Better than a TT for: convertible driving
You will find the occasional TT Convertible on the used market but that car loses the pair of rear seats that make for handy extra storage in the TT coupe. If you're set on the drop-top lifestyle, why not properly commit and buy a car designed from the ground up to be a two-seater convertible – something like the BMW Z4. This uses the same agile chassis and powerful engines as the Toyota Supra but mixes them with the joy of open-air motoring, along with the kind of plush cabin design you'd expect from Munich's finest.
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Cupra Formentor
Better than a TT for: dramatic looks
These days, it's not only sports cars and coupes that get all the attention – there's a new generation of coupe-SUV that make a bold statement when they park up. The Cupra Formentor is the first totally unique design for SEAT's sporty off-shoot brand, and between its taut, flowing bodywork and shark-like styling, looks unlike anything else on the road right now. What's more, there's space for four adults inside the swoopy cabin, along with a handy cargo bay, and many of the same powerful turbo engines that power the TT.
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Mazda MX-5
Better than a TT for: value
The four rings on the TT's nose add a hefty chunk to the car's price but, if you're willing to sacrifice a little badge kudos, you can get a seriously exciting car for much less. This is where the Mazda MX-5 reigns supreme – it's not only one of the most entertaining small convertibles to drive, it's also one of the most affordable. Tiny dimensions and just a pair of seats means this isn't a car for families, but the simple, ergonomic cabin and handy boot make it a great choice for a couple's weekend away.
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Porsche 718 Cayman
Better than a TT for: driver appeal
If you're looking at the top end of the TT market, consider pushing the budget just a little further to the Porsche 718 Cayman, or its convertible 718 Boxster sibling. Just a few seconds behind the wheel is enough to realise this is a very serious sports car, with delicate handling and a selection of raucous engines that relish being revved out to redline. Interior quality is immaculate too, with superb build quality that feels a step above the TT. Just be careful of the Porsche's infamous options list, which can quickly see the car's price skyrocket.
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Volkswagen Arteon
Better than a TT for: being a family car
You might like the TT but, if you only have one car in the family or just need more space, it'll probably be too tricky to live with. In this case, take a look at the Volkswagen Arteon – a four-door coupe with loads of cabin space that doesn't trade away any good looks for the pleasure. Punchy turbo engines from the rest of the VW-Group range sit under the bonnet and the cabin is well made and simple to get your head around. There's also the Arteon Shooting Brake, which gets an estate-like roofline for a little more boot space.
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