Audi TT 1999 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 30 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.2 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi TT consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 | 10 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 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.32 m | |
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Audi TT is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi TT is 24 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi TT is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 110 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi TT has 110 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. The Alfa Romeo Spider may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7000 | |
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