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: | 286 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 and Audi A8 have the same engine power, but Audi A7 torque is 20 NM more than Audi A8. Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 5.30 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, 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: | no data | 12.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`535 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 59 800 | 48 800 | |
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