Audi A7 2018 vs Audi A8 2017
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
| 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 Hybrid | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Audi A7) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Audi A8), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 54 HP more power than Audi A8, but torque is 100 NM less than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 11.60 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 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, 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: | 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 (kg): | 2`470 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 800 | 36 400 | |
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