BMW 3 series 1992 vs Audi TT 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 3 series) 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. | |||
| Audi TT 1998 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 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.35 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 39 cm longer than the Audi TT, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 270 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 165 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 610 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4800 | |
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