Audi A2 8Z or Audi A2 e-tron?

1999–2005 vs 2026–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A2 8Z 3,826 mm, A2 e-tron 4,324 mm — a 50 cm difference.
Boot: A2 8Z 390 l, A2 e-tron 396 l.
Lowest consumption: A2 8Z 3 l/100 km, A2 e-tron 12.8 l/100 km.
Power: A2 8Z 45–81 kW, A2 e-tron 125–240 kW.
Standard equipment: A2 8Z 18 items (Basis), A2 e-tron 27 items (Technik).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A2 8Z1999–2005 · 5 engines · Basis, Style, Advance, S lineSpecifications →Listings →

Audi A2 e-tron2026–present · 4 engines · Technik, Sport, S line, Edition 1Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A2 8Z1999–2005no listings	Audi A2 e-tron2026–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,826 mm	Length4,324 mm
Width	Width1,673 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,553 mm	Height1,550 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,405 mm	Wheelbase2,771 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–390 l	Trunk volume396 l
Curb weight	Curb weight855 kg–1,105 kg	Curb weight1,720 kg–1,915 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank20 l–42 l	Fuel tanknot specified
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2005	Production years2026–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines4
Power	Power45–81 kW (61–110 hp)	Power125–240 kW (170–326 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)not specified
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelElectric
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3 l/100 km · 1.2 TDI 3L	Lowest consumption12.8 l/100 km · e-tron 61 kWh
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.6 FSI	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · e-tron 84 kWh 326 hp
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Technik
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · Basis	Items in the base trim27 · Technik
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Style	Items in the top trim27 · Technik
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 0
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Type 2 Charging Cable	Type 2 Charging Cable—	Type 2 Charging Cable✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A2 8Z or Audi A2 e-tron?

Length: Audi A2 e-tron 4,324 mm, Audi A2 8Z 3,826 mm (a 498 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,771 vs 2,405 mm. Boot: 396 vs 390 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A2 8Z or Audi A2 e-tron?

The most frugal Audi A2 8Z uses 3 l/100 km (1.2 TDI 3L); the most frugal Audi A2 e-tron 12.8 l/100 km (e-tron 61 kWh).

Which is more powerful — Audi A2 8Z or Audi A2 e-tron?

The strongest Audi A2 8Z makes 81 kW (110 hp) (1.6 FSI); the strongest Audi A2 e-tron 240 kW (326 hp) (e-tron 84 kWh 326 hp).

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