Audi A7 2018 vs Audi A8 2017
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A7 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A8 can be equipped only with 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: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 340 HP | 286 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 620 NM | 500 - 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 8.3 seconds | 5.6 - 5.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 - 6.9 | 5.8 - 7.8 | |
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Audi A7 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. On average, Audi A7 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A7 is smaller. Audi A7 is 27 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A7 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 505 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A7 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. The Audi A8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Audi A7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`358 | ~ 2`704 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 49 400 | 43 000 | |
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