Audi TT (8J) or BMW Z4 E89?

2006–2014 vs 2009–2016 · Coupe/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: TT (8J) 4,198 mm, Z4 E89 4,239 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: TT (8J) 290 l, Z4 E89 310 l.
Lowest consumption: TT (8J) 5.3 l/100 km, Z4 E89 6.6 l/100 km.
Power: TT (8J) 118–265 kW, Z4 E89 115–250 kW.
Standard equipment: TT (8J) 26 items (Basis), Z4 E89 29 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi TT (8J)2006–2014 · 13 engines · Basis, S line, Sport, Black EditionSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Z4 E892009–2016 · 12 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Design Pure Traction, Design Pure ImpulseSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi TT (8J)2006–2014no listings	BMW Z4 E892009–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,178 mm–4,198 mm	Length4,239 mm
Width	Width1,842 mm	Width1,790 mm
Height	Height1,345 mm–1,358 mm	Height1,291 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,468 mm	Wheelbase2,496 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–123 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–290 l	Trunk volume310 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,510 kg	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,600 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2014	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power118–265 kW (160–360 hp)	Power115–250 kW (156–340 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI quattro	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · sDrive18i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · TT RS plus quattro S tronic	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · sDrive35is
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Basis	Items in the base trim29 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · S line	Items in the top trim34 · M Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
2 Seats	2 Seats—	2 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi TT (8J) or BMW Z4 E89?

Length: BMW Z4 E89 4,239 mm, Audi TT (8J) 4,198 mm (a 41 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,496 vs 2,468 mm. Boot: 310 vs 290 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi TT (8J) or BMW Z4 E89?

The most frugal Audi TT (8J) uses 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal BMW Z4 E89 6.6 l/100 km (sDrive18i).

Which is more powerful — Audi TT (8J) or BMW Z4 E89?

The strongest Audi TT (8J) makes 265 kW (360 hp) (TT RS plus quattro S tronic); the strongest BMW Z4 E89 250 kW (340 hp) (sDrive35is).

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