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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Audi A7 and Audi A8 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.8 | |
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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 Audi A8, 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 | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
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`470 | 2`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 59 800 | 48 800 | |
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