Audi TT RS Crushes Porsche 718 Cayman S in Exhaust Sound Battle

Other than both having 2.5-liter engines, these two cars don't share anything. And even that is a case of four-cylinder boxer turbo versus inline-five turbo.

But you can really tell that Audi invested a lot of time and effort into the development of this 400 horsepower performance lump. We really wouldn't be shocked if the R8 ends up having the 2.5 TFSI instead of a V6.

By contrast, this has to be the first Porsche in a long time where everyone thinks they've taken a step backward. Turbocharging has left the Cayman sounding like a regular Subaru STI.

Just have a listen to this exhaust sound comparison video. Not only does the TT pack more decibels, but it sounds no less exotic than the RS6 performance. I don't think it can even be a question of preference, because the high-revving redemption is off the table for the Porsche.

It's worth pointing out that the Jaguar F-Type S Coupe is also a good way of spending silly money. Its supercharged V6 falls in between these two for output and has a classic orchestral soundtrack you can never get tired of.


Depending on the options, the Audi can be more expensive than the Porsche or the other way around. In a way, we are a little unfair, as the 718 Cayman S is hardly the pinnacle of Porsche engineering. But haven't we gotten used to not expecting a lot from the people in Stuttgart?

This is, after all, a €67,000 car who's primary role is to create pleasing emotions. Meanwhile, admittedly expensive TT RS is a massive 0.5 seconds faster to 100 km/h even when the Chrono pack is taken into consideration. Boy, it almost feels like talking about Samsung vs. iPhone.