Audi TT 1999 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 78 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.50 m | |
| Audi TT is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Audi TT has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
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