2002 Audi A2 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A2 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Audi A2. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 325 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A2. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A2 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A2 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
