Audi A8 2001 vs Audi A8 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A8 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 2001 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A8 1997, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A8 1997. Thanks to more power Audi A8 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A8 2001 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8 1997, which means that by driving the Audi A8 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 2001 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8 1997. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 2 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 Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A8 2001 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 2001 and Audi A8 1997 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Audi A8 2001 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 1997 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A8 2001, so Audi A8 2001 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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