2001 Audi A2 vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A2 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A2 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A2 | 207 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1191 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 49 L |
