Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi TT | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 116.9 in | -19.7 in |
Length | 164.5 in | 193.1 in | -28.6 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 73.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 57.6 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3219 lb. | 4519 lb. | -1300 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 40.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.3 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 38.3 in | -5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 56.2 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.1 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |
2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
if you can call them rear seats... literally zero leg room or headroom in the back. rear seats (if you can call them that) is only fit for children or short people with no legs... see full Audi TT review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |