2002 Audi A2 vs. 2002 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2002 Audi A2 and 2002 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C8 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2002 Audi A2. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 767 kg more than 2002 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A2. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A2. 2002 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Audi A2 has manual transmission. 2002 Audi A2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A2 | 2002 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A2 | C8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
