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Ground clearance (also recognized as Ride height) measures the stretch between the lowest tip of the auto’s undercarriage and the spot of the tires’ touch with the smooth area. Nevertheless, the maker of the model might implement little cheats to the established process to come up with appealing number implying the precise length from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the road is briefer than mentioned in the printed characteristics.
It is no surprise as long as many car buyers chase a lifted ground clearance to bypass trouble when parking near the curbs or riding through the bumpy landscape. The factual ride height of the model fluctuates from 120 to 130 mm in relation to the year of creation and trim. Don’t forget that a heavy- loaded car will surely miss about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Fortunately, the model ground clearance can be elaborated via spacers for shock absorbers to make the vehicle sit higher off the ground. While making a taller model, you abandon a portion of the erstwhile balance and flexibility in angled turns. On the contrary model ground clearance can be lessened in order to get refined handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Audi TT you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
12.2014 – 07.2017
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.8 TFSI MT | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI MT Comfort | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI MT Sport | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI S tronic Sport | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI S tronic Comfort | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI S tronic | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI MT | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI MT Comfort | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI MT Sport | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic Comfort | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic Sport | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Comfort | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Sport | 120 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Audi TT. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Audi TT by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
10.2014 – 03.2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.8 TFSI MT | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI MT Comfort | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI MT Sport | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI S tronic | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI S tronic Comfort | 120 |
| 1.8 TFSI S tronic Sport | 120 |
| 2.0 TDI MT | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI MT | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI MT Sport | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI MT Comfort | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic Sport | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic Comfort | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Sport | 120 |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Comfort | 120 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Audi TT. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Audi TT. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
05.2010 – 05.2014
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.8 TFSI MT | 130 |
| 1.8 TFSI S tronic | 130 |
| 2.0 TFSI MT | 130 |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic | 130 |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic | 130 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Audi TT. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
Audi TT Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.
05.2010 – 09.2014
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.8 TFSI MT | 130 |
| 1.8 TFSI S tronic | 130 |
| 2.0 TFSI MT | 130 |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic | 130 |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic | 130 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Audi TT.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
References
Audi TT By Years:
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023