1999 Audi TT vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Audi TT and 1999 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi TT (178 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi TT weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Audi TT (235 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (127 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Golf.
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1999 Audi TT | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | TT | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |