Audi A2 2000 vs Mazda Demio 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A2) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Demio) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Mazda Demio. Thanks to more power Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 640 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A2 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A2 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 1298 litres | |
| Audi A2 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Demio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 213 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Audi A2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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