2012 Audi TT vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2012 Audi TT and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi TT | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | TT | Jetta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4557 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1349 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |