2006 Audi TT vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, both 2006 Audi TT and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi TT weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Audi TT (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi TT 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model TT Jetta
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 222 km/hour 186 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.9 seconds 12.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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