2012 Audi TT vs 2012 BMW Z4 - The Car Connection

2012 Audi TT

2012 BMW Z4

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2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TT 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	23	31	$35,620	$38,300
TT 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	23	31	$35,620	$38,300
TT 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	23	31	$38,410	$41,300
TT 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	23	31	$38,410	$41,300
TT RS 2-Door Coupe MT quattro 2.5T	18	25	$52,871	$56,850
TTS 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	21	29	$43,710	$47,000
TTS 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	21	29	$43,710	$47,000
TTS 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	21	29	$46,500	$50,000
TTS 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	21	29	$46,500	$50,000

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2-Door Roadster sDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i	23	34	$44,760	$48,650
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35i	19	26	$50,740	$55,150
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35is	17	24	$59,065	$64,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,620

$44,760

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,300

$48,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$638 / month

$811 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Audi TT gets a burst of testosterone and sports-car cred with a bold new TT RS model; otherwise it's a surprisingly well-rounded (and economical) performer.

The 2012 BMW Z4 is a great option for the driver seeking a balance of fun and comfort, making it a great light tourer, but it can quickly become expensive with added options.

TCC Likes

Strong, fuel-efficient turbo fours
Supercar-quick acceleration (TT RS)
All-weather traction from quattro

Quiet, well-fitted retractable hardtop
Efficient turbo four-cylinder engine available
Excellent dual-clutch automatic

TCC Dislikes

Interior design out of cadence with other Audis
Road noise (TT RS)
Numb steering

Minimal cabin space
Less-than-ideal steering feedback
Expensive options

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

53.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

73.9

- TBD -

Second Head Room (in)

32.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

42.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

29.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

59.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

164.5

167.0

Height, Overall (in)

53.2

50.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

97.2

98.3

Liftover Height (in)

31.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

70.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

10.9/6.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x 0.5

11.8 x 0.8

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x 1.0

13.0 x 0.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

14.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

35.1

Steering Type

Pwr

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40R18

P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40R18

P225/45R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3153

3307

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9

17 x 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9

17 x 8

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.5

8.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600-4200

260 @ 1250 - 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300-6000

240 @ 5000

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.31

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.26

3.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

2.06

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.77/3.44

3.08

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.68

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

3.68

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi TT

BMW Z4

Body Style

Coupe

Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.2

6.7

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