2009 Audi TT vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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, 2009 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | TT | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
