Audi S8 2006 vs Audi A8 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A8 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A8 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 5.2 (petrol) | 3.0 - 6.0 (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: | 450 HP | 220 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 300 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.1 - 8.3 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): | 13.0 | 8.4 - 14.7 | |
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Audi S8 petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 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: | 5.06 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S8 is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Audi S8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`540 kg | ~ 2`432 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`940 kg | ~ 1`825 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 600 kg | ~ 607 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 4600 | |
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