Audi TT RS vs Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (2022)
Price gap, MSRP
$3,620
- TT RS: $3,620 cheaper, 84 hp more.
- Mustang Shelby GT500: 2 mpg better, 3.9 in more front legroom.
- TT RS wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | TT RS | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $73,200 | $76,820 | TT RS |
| Horsepower | 394 hp | 310 hp | TT RS |
| Torque | 354 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | Mustang Shelby GT500 |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 13.5 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 28.9 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 45.0 in | Mustang Shelby GT500 |
| Length | 165.0 in | 190.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.1 in | 76.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,329 lb | 4,183 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9 s estimate | 6.1 s estimate | TT RS |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | N/A | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| TT RS 2.5 TFSI AWD $73,200 | Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback RWD $76,820 | $3,620 |
| Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback RWD $76,820 | TT RS 2.5 TFSI AWD $73,200 | $3,620 |
Cost to run
TT RS costs $2,819 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | TT RS | Mustang Shelby GT500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $73,200 | $76,820 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $83,217 | $86,036 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: TT RS wins.
Mustang Shelby GT500 wins if Power weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | TT RS | 5% |
| MPG | Mustang Shelby GT500 | 8% |
| Power | TT RS | 21% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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