Audi A8 2005 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 53 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A8 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 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 A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A8 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 63 cm longer than the Audi A4, 12 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 442 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 58 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1 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`430 | 2`230 | |
| 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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