Audi TT 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi TT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) 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 chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 95 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 980 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | Used also on BMW X3 | |
| 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 BMW 3 sērija 2004 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2004 2.0 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 BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi TT is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi TT has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6200 | |
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