Lexus SC 2001 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 106 HP more power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Audi TT. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus SC could require 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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 (Lexus SC) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus LS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi TT engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi TT 1999 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 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.35 m | |
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Lexus SC is larger. Lexus SC is 48 cm longer than the Audi TT, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | no data | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus SC has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. This could mean that the Lexus SC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 4600 | |
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