Audi TT 2008 vs Audi TT 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi TT 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT 2008 engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi TT 1998, but torque is 15 NM more than Audi TT 1998. Despite less power, Audi TT 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT 2008 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT 1998, which means that by driving the Audi TT 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT 2008 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi TT 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 1998 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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 1998 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: | 4.18 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.35 m | |
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Audi TT 2008 is larger. Audi TT 2008 is 14 cm longer than the Audi TT 1998, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 270 litres | |
| Audi TT 2008 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT 1998. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT 2008 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi TT 1998, which means Audi TT 2008 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi TT 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT 1998 has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Audi TT 2008, so Audi TT 2008 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4800 | |
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