2011 Audi TT vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Audi TT. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi TT weights approximately 15 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 1 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi TT | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | TT | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4201 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
