2005 Audi TT vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi TT would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Audi TT. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi TT | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | TT | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
