Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 105 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 109 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | 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. Volkswagen Beetle might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine 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: | 4.08 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.35 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm longer than the Audi TT, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 220 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5200 | |
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