Volkswagen Lupo 1998 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 50 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 86 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Lupo engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A2. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Lupo reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Lupo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Lupo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 34 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Arosa | 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. Audi A2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 3.53 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.55 m | |
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Volkswagen Lupo is smaller. Volkswagen Lupo is 30 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Lupo is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Lupo has 260 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Lupo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A2, which means Volkswagen Lupo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Lupo, so Audi A2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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