Audi TT 2010 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi TT) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 1 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi TT engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 80 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi TT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi TT is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 370 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Audi TT has 78 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 8400 | |
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