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 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Audi A8 and Audi A7 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.9 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`745 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 43 000 | 49 400 | |
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