Audi A2 1.4 TDI / Mercedes A 170 CDI
First it was Mercedes. And now comes Audi. The initial missteps Class A should not be more than that, when other manufacturers are betting on the small minivan, with sophisticated dyes and exclusively included in the price.
They might seem an experiment if it were not for its creators are reputable brands and products most serious. The Class broke the molds of the house, took the front-wheel drive, gave in areas such as ride comfort to overcome the unfortunate episode that served to Formalize "moose test" and incorporated stability control standard before older siblings. The A2 has not had to get away from the usual paths, because the front-wheel drive is rife in the house, the ESP and spans all ranges of Audi and as the frame ASF aluminum, it is the technology of ship flagship, the A8.
If the objective looks identical, the paths chosen could not be more disparate. Even in something as trivial as the wipers, A2 mounted a racket and Mercedes, the veteran monobrazos, he goes to two. Up to Class A, with their booster seats, which are anchored on that floor double height, as well as provide it with a huge rigidity and high resistance in side crashes, it authorizes a flat platform. The A2 is not up, you enter. The driver does not go on such high seats, he sits lower, although the advanced lunette leaves a clear taste of driving a minivan. Behind the saloon feeling it is even more pronounced. This is because, just after the front seat, the ground floor and leaves a deep chasm for the occupants find plenty of room for legs, for long they are. To access these places have to save more pronounced than in a conventional tourism yards out, but once inside is comfortable and spacious. But only for four seats. Surprising, but the run sidewalk approved five come later. The A2 has a distance to the legs of rear occupants well in line with the outer size of the car, one of the marshlands where the Mercedes, which has more battle moves, but very contained total length. This initial configuration of four seats, also extracts other advantages A2. For example, the possibility of folding the seats in halves and even remove them individually from the car. With this asymmetric load platform would be left with little more than a meter in length. The boot was not the strong point of the Class A, although not clearly outdo gets A2. Officially, the A2 announces the same working volume without counting wheel repuesto- and rapid measurement A2 does not seem to get beat, despite having more rear overhang. The charging port is higher than the Mercedes, but instead there is a practical box with a hinged lid covered under the trunk floor of the Audi. Unfortunately, it is occupied by more than half by the spare wheel, which as in Mercedes, have been eliminated in some countries by a puncture inflated boat. If the Class A rear seat can be moved and even extraer- to favor the trunk at the A2 it is possible the seatback to the upright position of the two available to slightly improve luggage space making it more cubic . There are more high in the interior of the Audi and is also slightly wider at shoulder height. However, the feeling when you go sitting is not all the numbers say. While in the A2 door shelters in the Class A window is much lower and returns to those customs standing in her elbow. Behind this feeling of protection that gives high waist A2, you can rub claustrophobia for some.
With regulations available seat and steering the driving position is very good in both cases, you never have the feeling of driving a small van that seen in other minivan. Here we are at the controls of two top cars, but cars, although in the Mercedes striking verticality of the steering wheel. If the central headrest detracts rearward visibility to Class A, the sloping ceiling of A2 it is not a blessing in this regard. Following visibility, the front pillar A2 considerably obstructs the view on winding roads. Audi repeats around the driver what you can expect any habituated to the brand. The position of the pedals, shift touch and control are ideal for driving.
They might seem an experiment if it were not for its creators are reputable brands and products most serious. The Class broke the molds of the house, took the front-wheel drive, gave in areas such as ride comfort to overcome the unfortunate episode that served to Formalize "moose test" and incorporated stability control standard before older siblings. The A2 has not had to get away from the usual paths, because the front-wheel drive is rife in the house, the ESP and spans all ranges of Audi and as the frame ASF aluminum, it is the technology of ship flagship, the A8.
If the objective looks identical, the paths chosen could not be more disparate. Even in something as trivial as the wipers, A2 mounted a racket and Mercedes, the veteran monobrazos, he goes to two. Up to Class A, with their booster seats, which are anchored on that floor double height, as well as provide it with a huge rigidity and high resistance in side crashes, it authorizes a flat platform. The A2 is not up, you enter. The driver does not go on such high seats, he sits lower, although the advanced lunette leaves a clear taste of driving a minivan. Behind the saloon feeling it is even more pronounced. This is because, just after the front seat, the ground floor and leaves a deep chasm for the occupants find plenty of room for legs, for long they are. To access these places have to save more pronounced than in a conventional tourism yards out, but once inside is comfortable and spacious. But only for four seats. Surprising, but the run sidewalk approved five come later. The A2 has a distance to the legs of rear occupants well in line with the outer size of the car, one of the marshlands where the Mercedes, which has more battle moves, but very contained total length. This initial configuration of four seats, also extracts other advantages A2. For example, the possibility of folding the seats in halves and even remove them individually from the car. With this asymmetric load platform would be left with little more than a meter in length. The boot was not the strong point of the Class A, although not clearly outdo gets A2. Officially, the A2 announces the same working volume without counting wheel repuesto- and rapid measurement A2 does not seem to get beat, despite having more rear overhang. The charging port is higher than the Mercedes, but instead there is a practical box with a hinged lid covered under the trunk floor of the Audi. Unfortunately, it is occupied by more than half by the spare wheel, which as in Mercedes, have been eliminated in some countries by a puncture inflated boat. If the Class A rear seat can be moved and even extraer- to favor the trunk at the A2 it is possible the seatback to the upright position of the two available to slightly improve luggage space making it more cubic . There are more high in the interior of the Audi and is also slightly wider at shoulder height. However, the feeling when you go sitting is not all the numbers say. While in the A2 door shelters in the Class A window is much lower and returns to those customs standing in her elbow. Behind this feeling of protection that gives high waist A2, you can rub claustrophobia for some.
With regulations available seat and steering the driving position is very good in both cases, you never have the feeling of driving a small van that seen in other minivan. Here we are at the controls of two top cars, but cars, although in the Mercedes striking verticality of the steering wheel. If the central headrest detracts rearward visibility to Class A, the sloping ceiling of A2 it is not a blessing in this regard. Following visibility, the front pillar A2 considerably obstructs the view on winding roads. Audi repeats around the driver what you can expect any habituated to the brand. The position of the pedals, shift touch and control are ideal for driving.