Audi TT 2008 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 25 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, but torque is 20 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Despite less power, Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.2 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi TT consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.32 m | |
| Audi TT is 21 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi TT has 15 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. The Alfa Romeo Spider may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | no data | |
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