2009 Audi TT vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Audi TT. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi TT. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi TT. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2009 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi TT 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Audi Ford
Model TT Crown Victoria
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 369 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.1 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 16.5:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 72 L


 

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