Audi A2 2004 vs Audi A3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 460'000 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 A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A2 2004 1.6 engine: The intake system in this engine is highly complex, with numerous sensors prone to malfunctions. The only effective solution is to replace them when issues arise.
This engine is also highly sensitive to ... More about Audi A2 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A2 is smaller, but higher. Audi A2 is 46 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A2 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A2 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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