Audi A7 2018 vs Kia Stinger 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 4 HP more power than Kia Stinger, but torque is 40 NM less than Kia Stinger. Despite the higher power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Stinger, which means that by driving the Audi A7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Audi A7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A7) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Kia Stinger) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q5 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger. Audi A7 is 14 cm longer than the Kia Stinger, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1114 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Audi A7 has 129 litres more trunk space than the Kia Stinger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Stinger, which means Audi A7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`375 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Stinger scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 49 400 | 26 000 | |
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