Audi A8 2004 vs Audi A4 2002
Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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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 | Manual | |
Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 220 HP | 220 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
Audi A8 and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.6 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 970 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.05 m | 4.55 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 50 cm longer than the Audi A4, 12 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 442 litres | |
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 58 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`030 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | high | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 5000 | 1800 | |
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