Audi A8 2007 vs Chevrolet Impala 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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 (Chevrolet Impala) 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: | 233 HP | 214 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 19 HP more power than Chevrolet Impala, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Chevrolet Impala. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.0 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Impala, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 860 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) | |
| Audi A8 2007 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 10 cm longer than the Chevrolet Impala, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 527 litres | |
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Chevrolet Impala has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 27 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Impala. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5200 | |
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