The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A2 1.4 (00 - 05) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 17,000

€ 18,900

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 A2 1.4 is 5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the A1 1.6 TDI.
A2 1.4
A1 1.6 TDI
61.1
65.9
74.4
55.8
68.5
75
65.9 in
Width
68.5 in
74.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
61.1 in
Height
55.8 in
94.7
150.6
97.2
155.7
150.6 in
Length
155.7 in
94.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A2 1.4
A1 1.6 TDI
2194 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3164 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
17.77 %

General
A2 1.4
A1 1.6 TDI
8Z
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A2 1.4
A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW
Engine Series
VW EA189
AUA, BBY
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
A2 1.4
74 hp
89 hp
A1 1.6 TDI
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A2 1.4
93 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
A2 1.4
A1 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

A2 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A1 1.6 TDI
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29.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
A2 1.4
29.65 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A2 1.4
A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
A2 1.4
40 mpg
62 mpg
A1 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
442 mi
Range
736 mi
A2 1.4
442 mi
736 mi
A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
A2 1.4
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A2 1.4
A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft







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