Audi TT 1998 vs Audi A4 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi TT consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 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 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 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 Audi A4 2001 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi TT is smaller. Audi TT is 51 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi TT is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 445 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Audi TT has 175 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1800 | |
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