Audi TT 1999 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 65 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 67 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi TT consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | |
| 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 | |||
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`765 | 1`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7600 | |
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