Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi TT | Jaguar XF | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 360 hp@5500 343 lb-ft@1650 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 114.5 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 164.5 in | 195.3 in | -30.8 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.6 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 57.5 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3306 lb. | 4194 lb. | -888 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 18.4 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.8 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 37.4 in | -4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 56.3 in | -8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.6 in | -7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF review |