BMW Z3 2000 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| BMW Z3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi TT. Despite less power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi TT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Z3) 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: | 4.05 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.35 m | |
| BMW Z3 is 1 cm longer than the Audi TT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 220 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW Z3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. This could mean that the BMW Z3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi TT has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW Z3, so Audi TT quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5000 | |
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