Alfa Romeo GTV 1998 vs Audi TT 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 36 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.1 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GTV 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 Alfa Romeo GTV could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo GTV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi TT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi TT 1998 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.35 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GTV is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo GTV is 24 cm longer than the Audi TT, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 270 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo GTV has 160 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo GTV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GTV is 1.2 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Alfa Romeo GTV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4800 | |
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