2006 Audi TT vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Audi TT and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (236 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi TT weights approximately 77 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Audi TT (320 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
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2006 Audi TT | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | TT | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |