Mazda 2 2010 vs Audi A1 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 2) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A1) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 117 NM less than Audi A1. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 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: | 3.92 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 2 is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A1, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | no data | |
| Mazda 2 has 17 litres less trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A1, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A1 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 8000 | |
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