A2 1.2Tdi compared to Lupo 3L

[Audi A2 3L]

The Lupo suspension seems far superior to me, new or old. A blindfolded passenger would think that the Lupo was the more expensive car.

Never noticed any difference in gear change speed. A slightly slower change may mean your clutch actuator pot is on the way out.

The A2 is quieter at speed but at rest, the Lupo is far quieter. That was my wife's first comment when we went to collect it in Germany!

Stop/start can be affected by many factors: ambient temperature, coolant temperature, state of battery etc. etc., but some are under your control.

The Lupo and A2 have the same electrical cabin heater, so there shouldn't be any difference. Pressing ECON on the A2 turns it off, as does turning the heater control on the Lupo to lower than about 1 o'clock.

My 1.2 has the 34L tank. It was a cost-free option! Not sure why anybody would have chosen the 21L, unless it affected whether it was D3 or D4.

RAB

That's interesting re ECON. I didn't know that thanks. I'll be trying that on the way home! I just had the air-con re-gassed so I know that that works but have been trying to get the best economy so had it on ECON.

I wonder if the oil level sensor would have any impact on the stop/start? I had to move it over lunch and although it was stone cold, the stop/start worked. I've no idea why it is intermittent once it's warmed up.

MG