The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A2 1.4 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 19,600

€ 20,700

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A2 1.4 TDI
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
61.1
65.9
74.4
56
68.7
75
65.9 in
Width
68.7 in
74.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
61.1 in
Height
56 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 TDI
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.07 %

General
A2 1.4 TDI
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8Z
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A2 1.4 TDI
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW
Engine Series
VW EA189
ATL
Engine Code
CAYC
2
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A2 1.4 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A2 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A2 1.4 TDI
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
A2 1.4 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A2 1.4 TDI
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
A2 1.4 TDI
55 mpg
62 mpg
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
607 mi
Range
736 mi
A2 1.4 TDI
607 mi
736 mi
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
A2 1.4 TDI
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A2 1.4 TDI
A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
970 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