BMW 3 series 2003 vs Audi TT 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 37 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.2 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 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.35 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 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 5200 | |
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