Audi A2 2000 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A2) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A2 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 124 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A2 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.59 m | |
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Audi A2 is smaller. Audi A2 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A2 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi A2 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi A2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`830 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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