Audi A3 2000 vs Audi A2 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi A2. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 300'000 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: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 A3 2000 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. 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: | 4.15 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.55 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 32 cm longer than the Audi A2, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A2, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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