Audi A8 2012 vs Audi A8 2007
| 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 | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 2012 engine produces 70 HP more power than Audi A8 2007, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Audi A8 2007. Thanks to more power Audi A8 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.9 | |
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The Audi A8 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 2012 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8 2007, which means that by driving the Audi A8 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 A8 2007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A8 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A8 2007 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 A8 2007 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A8 2012 is larger. Audi A8 2012 is 8 cm longer than the Audi A8 2007, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 2012 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
906 litres | no data | |
| Audi A8 2012 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8 2007. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 2012 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A8 2007. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 7600 | |
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