Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A2
Power
75HP
Torque
195Nm
Consumption
4.3l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
12.6s
Top Speed
173km/h
Weight
1095kg
Price
21,560€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 5 doors
390 L
42 L
55 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Audi A2 1.4 TDI 75 CV colour storm (2003-2005)
General description
The Audi A2 was a car ahead of its time, a bold statement of intent from Audi at the beginning of the millennium. Conceived as a rolling laboratory, its revolutionary aluminum construction and design focused on maximum efficiency made it a unique vehicle, a gem of engineering that challenged the conventions of its segment with a quality and a vision of the future that still excite today.
Driving experience
Driving the A2 1.4 TDI is an experience full of character. The peculiar sound and thrust of its three-cylinder engine connect you directly with the mechanics, offering surprising agility in the city thanks to its lightness and torque available from very low revs. It is not a car for top speed, but for intelligence and efficiency. Every kilometer driven is a frugal pleasure, a demonstration that brilliant engineering can be felt in every curve and in every shift of its precise five-speed manual gearbox.
Design and aesthetics
Its silhouette is unmistakable, an aerodynamic bubble that seems sculpted by the wind. The Audi A2 broke the mold with its tall, narrow minivan body, a functional work of art that maximized interior space. Inside, the feeling is that of being in a higher category car, with high-quality materials and a minimalist design that has aged with exceptional elegance. The 'colour storm' edition added a touch of rebellion and joy to a car that was already, in itself, a declaration of individuality.
Technology and features
The soul of the Audi A2 lies in its Audi Space Frame (ASF) technology. Its chassis and body, built entirely of aluminum, were a technical feat previously reserved for the A8 luxury sedan. This innovation not only gave it extraordinary lightness and structural rigidity but also made it a pioneer in efficiency and sustainability. It was more than a car; it was a technological manifesto on wheels, a vision of the future of motoring made real.
Competition
At its launch, the Audi A2 inhabited a category almost of its own. Its most direct rival was the first-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class, with which it shared an innovative concept of a small, tall, and spacious car. However, Audi's proposal was much more radical in its technical execution and premium positioning. The A2 competed not only against other cars but against preconceived ideas, challenging the entire B-segment to dream of a lighter, more efficient, and sophisticated future.
Conclusion
The Audi A2 is the story of a misunderstood genius. A commercial failure in its day that time has turned into an object of cult and admiration. It was a car that was too advanced, too expensive, and too different for the market of its time. Today, however, its timeless design, incredible efficiency, and rust-proof construction reveal it for what it always was: a masterpiece. Driving an A2 is owning a piece of history, a reminder that true innovation often requires the courage to go against the grain.