Audi A3 1998 vs Citroen C2 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 55 HP more power than Citroen C2, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Citroen C2. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Audi A3 1998 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi A3 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 48 cm longer than the Citroen C2, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 166 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1020 litres | 879 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 104 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 141 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C2. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`415 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`305 kg | 1`084 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 331 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem more than Citroen C2. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen C2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Citroen C2, so Citroen C2 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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