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:
2.8 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
174 HP
193 HP
Torque:
250 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.5 seconds
10.2 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 19 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.7
11.9
Audi A8 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
670 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
860 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
5.03 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
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
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.
