Audi TT 1998 vs BMW 3 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 45 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 690 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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 BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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 | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.37 m | |
| Audi TT is 39 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
540 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi TT has 165 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`665 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`280 kg | 1`285 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 385 kg | 475 kg | |
| Audi TT load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
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