Audi TT 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 90 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 610'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 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 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi TT is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 448 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Audi TT has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2400 | |
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