BMW 3 series 2003 vs Audi TT 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi TT) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 75 HP less power than Audi TT, but torque is 50 NM more 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): | 5.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 620 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.34 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 45 cm longer than the Audi TT, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 220 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 190 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`850 | |
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| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4800 | |
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