Audi A8 1997 vs Audi A6 1996
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 630'000 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: | 2 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 23 cm longer than the Audi A6, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 390 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 135 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.9 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`225 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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