2017 Audi TT vs 2016 BMW Z4 vs 2017 Porsche 718

2017 Audi TT

2016 BMW Z4

2017 Porsche 718

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2.0 TFSI

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI	23	30	$40,456	$43,500
TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI	23	30	$43,710	$47,000
TTS 2.0 TFSI	23	27	$48,826	$52,500

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2-Door Roadster sDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i	22	34	$46,225	$49,700
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35i	17	24	$53,400	$57,500
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35is	17	24	$61,540	$66,350

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Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
718 Boxster Roadster	21	28	N/A	$56,000
718 Boxster S Roadster	20	26	N/A	$68,400
718 Cayman Coupe	21	28	N/A	$53,900
718 Cayman S Coupe	20	26	N/A	$66,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,456

$46,225

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,500

$49,700

$56,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$725 / month

$828 / month

$933 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi TT isn't quite a pure sports car, but its driver-centric interior design, leaner driving character, and everyday practicality provide an ideal sweet spot for the real world.

While it isn't as agile as the Porsche Boxster it is priced against, the 2016 BMW Z4 balances sportiness with comfort and a comfortable cabin.

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman remains some of our favorite performance cars; they're thrilling to drive, and in base form they're exceptional sports car value, too.

TCC Likes

Futuristic performance-car cabin layout
Lean, nimble driving feel
All-weather tractability

Strong, efficient base turbo four (28i)
Tight, quiet retractable hardtop
Good ride-and-handling balance

Accurate steering, confident handling
Attractive, modern styling
Brisk acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Passenger can't access infotainment
Exterior design doesn't go anywhere new
Noisier, busier ride without magnetic dampers

Steering lacks feedback
Not much space
Somewhat cluttered dash

Wind and engine noise at high speeds
Adding options brings the bottom line into 911 territory
Switchgear a little fussy

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

34 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

53.3

Second Leg Room (in)

28.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

42.2

Second Head Room (in)

33.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

164.7

166.9

172.4

Height, Overall (in)

53.2

50.8

50.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

61.4

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

98.6

98.3

97.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.1

70.5

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

59.5

59.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

14.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40YR18

P225/45VR17

P265/45ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40YR18

P225/45VR17

P235/45ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3164

3263

2944

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 8

18 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600

260 @ 1450

280 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4500

240 @ 5000

300 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.77

3.08

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.31

1.41

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.26

3.35

3.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

2.06

1.95

Trans Order Code

ZMT

480

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.68

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

3.68

3.31

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

quattro Coupe

Roadster

Convertible

Vehicle Name

Audi TT Coupe

BMW Z4

Porsche 718 Boxster

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.8

7.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.7

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