Especificaciones y análisis del Audi A2
Power
75HP
Torque
126Nm
Consumption
5.9l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
12.3s
Top Speed
173km/h
Weight
995kg
Price
18,760€
Technical summary
Gasolina
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 · 75 CV (2000-2006)
General description
The Audi A2 was not just a car; it was a bold statement of intent at the beginning of the millennium. A visionary vehicle that dared to redefine the concept of a premium subcompact, betting on a lightweight aluminum construction and an efficiency that was ahead of its time. It was misunderstood at its launch, an engineering gem that the market failed to appreciate but which today resonates with incredible force.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, its 75 horsepower may seem modest, but the secret of the A2 lies in its incredible lightness. Weighing less than 1000 kg, every movement feels agile, direct, and full of life. It doesn't seek raw speed, but a pure connection and surprising agility in urban traffic. Its 5-speed manual transmission makes you a participant in an economical and pleasant drive, a fluid dance where efficiency is not at odds with fun.
Design and aesthetics
Its silhouette, halfway between a subcompact and a minivan, broke all molds and remains unmistakable. Every line was sculpted by the wind to achieve exceptional aerodynamics. But the real magic happened inside: thanks to its clever 'sandwich floor' concept, it offered space for four occupants and a 390-liter trunk that put much larger cars to shame. It was a miracle of habitability, a design where function and emotion coexisted in perfect harmony.
Technology and features
The technological heart of the A2 is its Audi Space Frame body, built entirely of aluminum. This was a feat reserved for large luxury sedans, applied for the first time to a mass-produced car of this size. The result was a feather-light weight that allowed for ridiculously low consumption and excellent dynamic behavior. It was a quantum leap, a demonstration of technical prowess that prioritized intelligence and sustainability above all else.
Competition
The Audi A2 played in a league of its own. In terms of price, it competed with premium compacts, but in size and concept, its most direct rival was the first-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Both shared a philosophy of a small, tall, and very spacious car. However, no competitor dared to match the A2's technological gamble with its aluminum construction, which made it a unique and radically different proposition from everything else on the road.
Conclusion
Too advanced, too expensive, too different. The Audi A2 was a commercial failure that, over time, has transformed into a resounding conceptual success and a coveted cult classic. It represents a legacy of courage and innovation, a reminder that sometimes, to see the future, you have to risk not being understood in the present. Today, its philosophy of lightness and efficiency is more relevant than ever, solidifying it as one of Audi's most fascinating creations.