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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.8 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
193 HP
193 HP
Torque:
280 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.4 seconds
8.4 seconds
Audi A8 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.9
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
950 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
470'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
5.03 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.48 m
Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 23 cm longer than the Audi A6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
525 litres
455 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
12.3 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A8 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Audi A8 quality could be a bit better.
