Audi A8 2013 vs Audi A7 2014
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A7, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 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 16 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`570 | 2`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 45 800 | |
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