2009 Audi TT vs. 2009 BMW 530

To start off, both 2009 Audi TT and 2009 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Audi TT. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 589 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 2009 BMW 530. 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, 2009 Audi TT (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi TT 2009 BMW 530
Make Audi BMW
Model TT 530
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3189 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 254 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 936 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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