Audi A8 2021 vs Audi A6 2011
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| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Audi A8 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A6 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A6 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 A6 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 460 HP | 177 - 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 660 NM | 280 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 5.9 seconds | 5.6 - 9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 - 8.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 26 cm longer than the Audi A6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`728 | ~ 2`338 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9200 | |
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