Audi A2 2000 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 and Citroen C3 have the same engine power, but Audi A2 torque is 6 NM more than Citroen C3. Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A2 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A2 is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A2 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A2 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The Citroen C3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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