Audi TT 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi TT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi TT 2006 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Audi TT 2006 2.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.40 m | |
| Audi TT is 40 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi TT has 150 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7000 | |
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