Hyundai Equus 2011 vs Audi A8 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 334 HP | 420 HP | |
| Torque: | 395 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| Hyundai Equus engine produces 86 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 205 NM less than Audi A8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 90 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Equus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 1 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Equus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A8 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Hyundai Equus is 2 cm longer than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Equus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 906 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Equus has 37 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. This could mean that the Hyundai Equus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 000 | |
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