Audi A2 2000 vs Mitsubishi Colt 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 and Mitsubishi Colt have the same engine power, but Audi A2 torque is 18 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 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 | 700 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 | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| 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 | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.36 m | |
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Audi A2 is smaller, but higher. Audi A2 is 5 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A2 is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 830 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A2 has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The Mitsubishi Colt 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 Audi A2 (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mitsubishi Colt, so Audi A2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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