Audi A8 2000 vs Honda Legend 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A8) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Legend) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 20 HP more power than Honda Legend, whereas torque is 183 NM more than Honda Legend. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 12.2 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Legend, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 3 cm longer than the Honda Legend, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Honda Legend, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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