The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.8 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
174 HP
174 HP
Torque:
250 NM
245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
9.3 seconds
Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but Audi A8 torque is 5 NM more than Audi A6. Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
10.6
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
980 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
5.03 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 23 cm longer than the Audi A6, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
525 litres
390 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 135 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
12.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
