Audi A8 1999 vs Audi A8 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 1999 engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi A8 2006, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A8 2006. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.2 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A8 1999 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 1999 could require 300 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A8 1999 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 1999 is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A8 2006, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A8 1999 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A8 1999 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8 2006. The Audi A8 2006 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 1999 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A8 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Audi A8 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 1999 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A8 2006, so Audi A8 2006 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5000 | |
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