2013 Audi TT vs 2013 BMW Z4 - The Car Connection

2013 Audi TT

2013 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	22	31	$35,945	$38,650
TT 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$35,945	$38,650
TT 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	31	$38,735	$41,650
TT 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$38,735	$41,650
TT RS 2-Door Coupe MT quattro 2.5T	18	25	$53,196	$57,200
TTS 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	31	$44,035	$47,350
TTS 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$44,035	$47,350
TTS 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	31	$46,825	$50,350
TTS 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$46,825	$50,350

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2-Door Roadster sDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i	22	34	$43,560	$47,350
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

$35,945

$43,560

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,650

$47,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$644 / month

$789 / 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 2013 Audi TT RS is the star on track, but all TT models offer fun and efficiency, plus a welcome dash of style.

The 2013 BMW Z4 is spirited and purposeful, and balances fun and comfort quite well, but it's pricier than other roadsters.

TCC Likes

Efficient, powerful turbo engines
TT RS offers supercar-like acceleration
quattro all-wheel drive gives excellent traction

Tight, quiet retractable hardtop
Strong, efficient base turbo four (28i)
Excellent dual-clutch automatic

TCC Dislikes

Interior style not fully consistent with other Audis
Steering somewhat numb
Numb steering

Not much space
Steering lacks feedback
High price

Fuel Economy

City

22 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

53.300

Passenger Volume (ft³)

73.9

- TBD -

Second Head Room (in)

32.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

42.200

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

29.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

59.500

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.100

Length, Overall (in)

164.5

167.000

Height, Overall (in)

53.2

50.800

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

97.2

98.300

Liftover Height (in)

31.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

70.500

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

10.900/6.400

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 - TBD -

11.800 x 0.800

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x - TBD -

13.000 x 0.900

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

14.500

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

14.400

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.96

35.100

Steering Type

Pwr

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.000

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- 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)

3142

3307

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.0

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.0

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.5

8.700

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600

260 @ 1250 - 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300

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)

1.185

1.310

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.862

0.810

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.264

3.350

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.792

2.060

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.769/3.444

3.080

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.829

1.000

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.686

0.680

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.923

3.680

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi TT

BMW Z4

Body Style

Coupe

Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2012)

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

7.1

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