Audi TT 2003 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Audi TT engine produces 19 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi TT consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW Z4 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW Z4 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.30 m | |
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Audi TT is smaller, but higher. Audi TT is 5 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi TT is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 300 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Audi TT has 120 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`365 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 300 kg | 225 kg | |
| Audi TT load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem more than BMW Z4. Therefore, Audi TT is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi TT has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW Z4, so Audi TT quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 8600 | |
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