Peugeot 206 1998 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 and Audi A2 have the same engine power, but Peugeot 206 torque is 6 NM less than Audi A2. Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 206 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 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: | 280'000 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 Audi A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| 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 A2 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. | |||
| Audi A2 2000 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 Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.55 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1085 litres | |
| Peugeot 206 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 206 (by 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A2, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
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