Audi A2 2000 vs Opel Corsa 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A2 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A2 is larger. Audi A2 is 1 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A2 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage capacity. Audi A2 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 35 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 Opel Corsa, which means Audi A2 can be harder 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`405 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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