2012 Audi TT vs 2012 Nissan 370Z

2012 Audi TT

2012 Nissan 370Z

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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 Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	19	26	$31,457	$33,580
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	19	26	$35,452	$38,280
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$30,241	$32,280
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$38,916	$41,660
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$34,250	$36,980
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic	18	25	$37,506	$40,500
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	18	25	$41,205	$44,500
370Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	18	25	$40,002	$43,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,620

$31,457

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,300

$33,580

Monthly Payment Estimate

$638 / month

$560 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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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.

Performance per dollar, the 2012 Nissan 370Z is a bargain, and it's quick enough in absolute terms to reach toward the domain of much more expensive sports cars.

TCC Likes

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

Dynamic styling
Powerful, torquey V-6
Synchro-Rev manual gearbox

TCC Dislikes

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

Tire/road noise
Drivetrain noise
Lack of interior space

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seater

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

54.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

73.9

51.6

Second Head Room (in)

32.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

42.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

29.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

38.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

61.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.84

Length, Overall (in)

164.5

167.2

Height, Overall (in)

53.2

51.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

97.2

100.4

Liftover Height (in)

31.1

35.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

72.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

6.9

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

12.6 x 0.6

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

12.6 x 1.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

13.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

32.8

Steering Type

Pwr

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

34.7

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40R18

225/50WR18

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40R18

245/45WR18

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

3283

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9

18 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.5

9.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600-4200

270 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

VQ37VHR

Displacement

2.0L/121

3.7L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300-6000

332 @ 7000

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.26

3.97

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

3.19

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.77/3.44

3.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

4.92

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi TT

Nissan 370Z

Body Style

Coupe

2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

7.2

8.3

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