Audi A2 2000 vs Ford Fiesta 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 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 Ford Fiesta, 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 Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 320'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | Used also on Ford KA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.32 m | |
| Audi A2 and Ford Fiesta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 930 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage capacity. Audi A2 has 140 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 155 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Audi A2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`460 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A2, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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