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

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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

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

39.1

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

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x 1.0

13.0 x 0.9

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

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

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

Spare Wheel Material

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

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

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.68

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

3.68

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi TT

BMW Z4

Body Style

Coupe

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

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 -

Emissions

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

7.2

6.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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