The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 quattro (12 - 12) vs. Audi A2 1.4 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 49,900

€ 19,600

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The A1 quattro is 6.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the A2 1.4 TDI.
A1 quattro
A2 1.4 TDI
55.7
68.5
75
61.1
65.9
74.4
68.5 in
Width
65.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.4 in
55.7 in
Height
61.1 in
97.2
157
94.7
150.6
157 in
Length
150.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
94.7 in
Vehicle Weight
A1 quattro
A2 1.4 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
24.58 %

General
A1 quattro
A2 1.4 TDI
8X
Generation
8Z
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A1 quattro
A2 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA113
Engine Series
VW
CDLH
Engine Code
ATL
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
252 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
A1 quattro
252 hp
89 hp
A2 1.4 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A1 quattro
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A2 1.4 TDI
Performance
A1 quattro
A2 1.4 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

A1 quattro
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

A2 1.4 TDI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
A1 quattro
12.82 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
A2 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A1 quattro
A2 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A1 quattro
27 mpg
55 mpg
A2 1.4 TDI
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
325 mi
Range
607 mi
A1 quattro
325 mi
607 mi
A2 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
162.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
A1 quattro
162.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
A2 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A1 quattro
A2 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft







24.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.7 cu ft