2006 Audi TT vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Audi TT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 875 kg more than 2006 Audi TT.
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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi TT. (281 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi TT | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | TT | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 95 L |
