Audi A8 2010 vs Audi A6 2006
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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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped only with 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: | 2.0 - 4.2 | 2.7 - 4.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 - 420 HP | 180 - 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 800 NM | 330 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 7.7 seconds | 6.3 - 9.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 - 9.5 | 8.4 - 11.0 | |
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Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but lower. Audi A8 is 21 cm longer than the Audi A6, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1142 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 55 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: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`547 | ~ 2`473 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 4800 | |
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