Audi TT 2005 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 72 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi TT consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Z3) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.29 m | |
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Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 2 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 165 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Audi TT has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7600 | |
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