Audi S8 2014 vs Audi A8 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 4.0 (petrol) | 3.0 - 4.1 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A8 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 - 605 HP | 258 - 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 - 750 NM | 440 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 4.1 seconds | 4.5 - 6.1 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A8. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 - 10.0 | 5.9 - 9.2 | |
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Audi S8 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S8 is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A8, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi S8 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 12.7 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`590 kg | ~ 2`603 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`990 kg | ~ 1`936 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 600 kg | ~ 667 kg | |
| Audi S8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Audi A8. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 58 200 | 27 400 | |
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