Audi TT (8N) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

1998–2006 vs 1998–2010 · Coupe/Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: TT (8N) 4,041 mm, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: TT (8N) 270 l, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 209 l.
Lowest consumption: TT (8N) 8 l/100 km, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: TT (8N) 110–184 kW, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: TT (8N) 22 items (Basis), Beetle New Beetle (9C) 20 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi TT (8N)1998–2006 · 13 engines · Basis, S line, quattro Sport, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi TT (8N)1998–2006no listings	Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,041 mm	Length4,081 mm
Width	Width1,764 mm	Width1,724 mm
Height	Height1,345 mm–1,346 mm	Height1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,422 mm	Wheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l–270 l	Trunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–62 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2006	Production years1998–2010
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power110–184 kW (150–250 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 1.8 T 180	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 1.8 T quattro Sport 240	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed207 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Basis	Items in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · quattro Sport	Items in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety6 · 5
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi TT (8N) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm, Audi TT (8N) 4,041 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,508 vs 2,422 mm. Boot: 209 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi TT (8N) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Audi TT (8N) uses 8 l/100 km (1.8 T 180); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Audi TT (8N) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Audi TT (8N) makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 quattro); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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