Audi TT 1998 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi TT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo GT) 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 30 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, but torque is 70 NM less than Alfa Romeo GT. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | |
| 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: | 4.04 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.37 m | |
| Audi TT is 45 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi TT is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 320 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo GT has more luggage space. Audi TT has 50 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 1.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2400 | |
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