Audi A2 2000 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A2 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A2 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo | |
| 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 | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A2 is larger. Audi A2 is 2 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A2 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A2 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. This could mean that the Audi A2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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