Mazda 2 2010 vs Audi A1 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 109 NM less than Audi A1. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 800 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 2 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine | |||
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 | |
| 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`455 | 1`675 | |
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 7600 | |
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