The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A2 1.4 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Audi A1 quattro (12 - 12)
€ 19,600

€ 49,900

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

Weight Difference:
794 lb
24.58 %

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

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

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

A2 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

A1 quattro
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27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
A2 1.4 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
A1 quattro
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A2 1.4 TDI
A1 quattro
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A2 1.4 TDI
55 mpg
27 mpg
A1 quattro
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
607 mi
Range
325 mi
A2 1.4 TDI
607 mi
325 mi
A1 quattro
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
162.9 kWh
A2 1.4 TDI
88.5 kWh
162.9 kWh
A1 quattro
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A2 1.4 TDI
A1 quattro
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft







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