Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 90 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 610'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | 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 Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.35 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm longer than the Audi TT, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
448 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5200 | |
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