Audi A7 2014 vs Audi A8 2013
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 62 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A7 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A7 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.97 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A7 is smaller. Audi A7 is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A7 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A7 has 45 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: | 11.9 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.4 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`505 | 2`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 46 400 | 33 600 | |
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