Audi A8 2017 vs Audi A7 2018
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A7. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.17 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 20 cm longer than the Audi A7, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 535 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`690 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 49 200 | 59 600 | |
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