Audi TT 1999 vs Mazda MX-5 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 172 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 209 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi TT engine produces 8 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Mazda MX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi TT 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 (Mazda MX-5) 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. | |||
| 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 | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.22 m | |
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Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 7 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 145 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Audi TT has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6800 | |
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