Audi A7 2010 vs Audi A8 2010
| 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: | 245 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A8, but torque is 50 NM less than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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 17 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A7 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 906 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A7 has 25 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): | 2`335 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 15 000 | |
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