90bhp A2 review in Auto Express

[runboy]

This weeks AutoExpress has a drive of the 90bhp diesel A2 on page 29.

Makes interesting reading-especially when they say drivers stepping from a 130bhp diesel A6 into the new A2 wouldn't notice a difference in pace.

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit

 

[smartboost]

Maybe the power-to-weight ratio is similar. I don't know the exact weights, but maybe 900kg A2 and 1200kg A6.

 

[ianjohnsonws14]

Whatcar list 1480 for an A6 1.9 TDI, 980 for the A2.

88 and 92 bhp per tonne respectively ! ! ! !

Ian

2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?

 

[smartboost]

1480kg is pretty heavy. No wonder it needs 4 cylinders, and maybe a much bigger fuel tank.