Audi TT 1999 vs Audi A3 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 15 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | Used only for this car | |
| 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 1999 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 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi TT is 25 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi TT is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1120 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Audi TT has 150 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 560 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3200 | |
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