Audi A7 2018 vs Audi A8 2017
| 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: | 231 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 55 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 5.30 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 33 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, 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: | 2`535 kg | 2`700 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`880 kg | 1`975 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 725 kg | |
| Audi A7 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Audi A8. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | 36 200 | |
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