Volkswagen Corrado 1993 vs Audi A8 1997
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Corrado engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Corrado reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.3 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Corrado consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Corrado could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Corrado engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Corrado might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Corrado is smaller. Volkswagen Corrado is 98 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Corrado is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 283 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
821 litres | no data | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Corrado has 242 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Corrado is 1.8 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Volkswagen Corrado can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`505 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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