Audi A8 2013 vs Audi A7 2014
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A7 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A7 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.1 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 - 435 HP | 218 - 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 - 850 NM | 280 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 6.1 seconds | 5.2 - 8.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 9.2 | 4.7 - 8.0 | |
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Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A7. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.20 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 22 cm longer than the Audi A7, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 535 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A7, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`603 | ~ 2`404 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 45 800 | |
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