What is the Audi A2?
The Audi A2 is a small hatchback with a tall cabin and compact footprint. Its roomy interior and city-friendly dimensions brought Audi into the small-car class with a distinctive design.
Its body was made entirely from aluminium using Audi Space Frame (ASF) construction. Audi presented the production-ready A2 in 1999, and its 8Z generation ran from 2000 to 2005. The lightweight structure and aerodynamic shape were central to the car’s design.
Generations, engines and power
The A2 had one generation, the 8Z (2000–2005). In the UK, it was listed with petrol and diesel engines from 1.4 L to 1.6 L and power from 55 kW (75 PS) to 81 kW (110 PS). The range also included the economy-focused 1.2 TDI.
How economical is the Audi A2?
The lowest listed UK consumption is 4.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test. NEDC differs from the later European WLTP procedure and from the EPA test in the United States and the 5-cycle test in Canada.
EU registration figures include 24 registrations across 2 listed versions from 2010 to 2025. They include a 1.4 L petrol version registered in 2010 and an electric version rated at 240 kW (326 PS) registered in 2025.
Where was the Audi A2 sold?
The A2 was listed in the United Kingdom from 2001 to 2006, with petrol and diesel versions. Its single 8Z generation ran from 2000 to 2005, with an aluminium body that gave the small hatchback its distinctive character.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Audi A2 were there?
One: the 8Z, from 2000 to 2005.
What engines and power were listed for the UK?
Petrol and diesel engines from 1.4 L to 1.6 L, with power from 55 kW (75 PS) to 81 kW (110 PS).
What is the lowest listed UK fuel consumption?
4.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
Why do EU registrations include entries after 2005?
EU registrations include a 1.4 L petrol version registered in 2010 and an electric version rated at 240 kW (326 PS) registered in 2025. The A2’s 8Z generation ran from 2000 to 2005.