Audi A2 2004 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 370'000 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 Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo 2001 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 Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.46 m | |
| Audi A2 is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A2 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 975 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A2 has 145 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo 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 A2 (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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