Audi A7 2014 vs Audi A8 2013
| 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: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 90 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Audi A7 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 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 | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A7 is smaller. Audi A7 is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A7 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A7 has 45 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: | 11.9 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.4 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): | no data | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 46 200 | 33 800 | |
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