Audi A8 2012 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 70 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.2 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2008 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A6 2008 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 21 cm longer than the Audi A6, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
906 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 36 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 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`545 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 5800 | |
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