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 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A7) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 109 HP more power than Audi A7, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.30 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 33 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: | 12.9 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A7, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`745 | 2`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 400 | 32 800 | |
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