Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A2
Power
61HP
Torque
140Nm
Consumption
3l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
14.9s
Top Speed
168km/h
Weight
930kg
Price
21,080€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 5 doors
350 L
21 L
45 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A2 1.2 TDI colour storm · 61 CV (2003-2004)
General description
The Audi A2 1.2 TDI was not just a car; it was a statement of intent, a bold vision of the automotive future materialized at the turn of the century. With its revolutionary aluminum construction and an efficiency that still amazes today, the A2 was a misunderstood pioneer, a vehicle so advanced that the world was perhaps not ready to receive it.
Driving experience
Sitting behind the wheel of the A2 1.2 TDI is a lesson in efficiency. Its 61 horsepower doesn't aim to tear up the asphalt, but to glide over it with breathtaking lightness. Every shift of its 5-speed manual transmission feels like a conscious decision to save fuel. Its low weight of 930 kg makes it an agile and surprisingly lively car in the city, conveying a unique connection to the road, a feeling of piloting an intelligent machine optimized down to the last screw.
Design and aesthetics
Its compact minivan silhouette, almost like a drop of water, is a triumph of aerodynamics and space utilization. The A2's design is pure function turned into a beautiful and timeless form that still turns heads. The 'colour storm' edition added a touch of daring and personality. Inside, the magic continues: an unexpected spaciousness and a purely Audi quality of materials envelop you, proving that design intelligence can create miracles in a small format.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is its Audi Space Frame (ASF) chassis, a complete aluminum structure that gave it extraordinary lightness and rigidity, technology previously reserved for the A8 luxury sedan. Under the hood, the three-cylinder 1.2 TDI engine was a work of engineering art, one of the first to achieve the mythical figure of 3 liters of consumption per 100 km. Details like the front service hatch, which avoided opening the entire hood, are proof of an obsession with innovation in every corner of the vehicle.
Competition
In its time, the Audi A2 played in a league of its own. While the Mercedes-Benz A-Class explored new forms of space, none dared to bet on such a radically advanced and expensive construction. It could be compared to the Volkswagen Lupo 3L for its engine, but the A2 offered a level of refinement, quality, and prestige that placed it in a completely different universe. It was a car with no true direct competitors because no one else had the audacity to follow in its footsteps.
Conclusion
The Audi A2 was a commercial failure that time has turned into a resounding conceptual success and a cult object. It was too expensive, too advanced, too different. Today, it is the symbol of brave engineering that prioritized intelligence and sustainability over conventions. Owning and driving an A2 is to enjoy a piece of history, a tangible reminder that the future, sometimes, arrives ahead of schedule.