Audi A2 (00-05) - Review Review by David Ross on 16 July 2008 Last Updated: 17 July 2009 The A2 was a car ahead of its time. Launched in 2000, it was revolutionary in that it used a body made entirely of weight-saving aluminium, which - along with a range of small and efficient engines - made it extremely economical with low CO2 figures. As a result it can compete with the greenest new cars on sale today and is cheap to run too. The unconventional styling was a huge departure for Audi at the time but has aged very well, the A2 still looking distinctive. It's designed primarily for town or city driving and its short length (less than four metres) makes it easy to manoeuvre into small spaces. It's impressively roomy inside too with plenty of rear passenger room and a decent boot, making it an ideal car for small families. 4 out of 5 Other Audi reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £12,715 - £16,530 Used price range: £1,579 - £6,479 View all used prices Get an Audi A2 (00-05) information pack Next steps Audi A2 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 29 models like this for sale, starting at £1,595. Find used Audi A2s for sale Distinctive design, high quality construction, low CO2 emissions, economical Some lacklustre engines, little too much body roll in corners The A2 was a car ahead of its time. Launched in 2000, it was revolutionary in that it used a body made entirely of weight-saving aluminium, which - along with a range of small and efficient engines - made it extremely economical with low CO2 figures. As a result it can compete with the greenest new cars on sale today and is cheap to run too. The unconventional styling was a huge departure for Audi at the time but has aged very well, the A2 still looking distinctive. It's designed primarily for town or city driving and its short length (less than four metres) makes it easy to manoeuvre into small spaces. It's impressively roomy inside too with plenty of rear passenger room and a decent boot, making it an ideal car for small families. Driving & Performance Performance 3 out of 5"The A2 is only available with small engines but then again there's not much weight to move around..." Handling 3 out of 5"The compact A2 is very different from other Audi models but it still drives well. The steering is..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"Despite its compact dimensions, the A2's clever design means there is plenty of passenger space and..." Practicality 3 out of 5"There's little point in being able to carry four adults if they have to send the luggage on ahead..." Equipment 3.5 out of 5"The A2 was quite expensive when it was first launched and equipment levels weren't overly generous." Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5"As you'd expect from an Audi, build quality is top notch, although the materials aren't as upmarket..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"The A2 is a cheap car to own thanks to good fuel economy and low emissions, while insurance is..." Green credentials 4 out of 5"The A2 performs remarkably well on the eco front and with an average of 130g/km CO2 across the model..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"The A2 was awarded four stars out of five by Euro NCAP for adult occupant crash safety. ABS with..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"There are very occasional niggles in terms of reliability but on the whole the A2 has been superb." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"Not a big seller so make sure you get a good deal. You'll be glad when it comes to sell, because..." Buying used 3 out of 5"There are a decent number of A2s on the used market, but it's not as popular as other Audi models." Selling 3.5 out of 5"Cheap to tax, cheap to fuel and with the prestige of the Audi badge, the A2 has built up a strong..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Audi A2 (00-05) 1.4 TDI SE 5d 5 out of 5 “ its easy to fold down the seats to put in large objects such as wheel barrows and the likes. ” Matthew Macconnell Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Audi A2 cars for sale We have 29 models like this for sale. Find Audi A2 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Audi A2 (00-05) 1.4 TDI SE 5d 5 out of 5 “ its easy to fold down the seats to put in large objects such as wheel barrows and the likes. ” Matthew Macconnell