BMW Z4 2013 vs Audi TT 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi TT, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi TT. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
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 Z4) 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: | 4.24 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.35 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 6 cm longer than the Audi TT, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 305 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW Z4 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. This could mean that the BMW Z4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.96 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.26 metres less than that of the Audi TT. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi TT scores higher in safety tests. The Audi TT scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| 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 (€): | 23 000 | 28 400 | |
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