Audi A8 2007 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 36 cm longer than the Audi A4, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Audi A8 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 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`290 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A8 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Audi A8 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5800 | |
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