Audi A2 2000 vs Renault Clio 2003
| 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. | |||
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 | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 1035 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage capacity. Audi A2 has 135 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Audi A2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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