BMW 3 series 2000 vs Audi TT 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 51 HP more power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi TT. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.35 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 45 cm longer than the Audi TT, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 80 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5000 | |
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