2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2005 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi TT would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi TT (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi TT weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Audi TT (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Audi TT | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Corolla | TT |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
