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: | 218 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Audi A7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 45 800 | 33 800 | |
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