Audi A8 2007 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 42 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 12.2 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: This engine is known for several recurring issues, most notably the short lifespan of ignition coils, which frequently fail and cause the engine to misfire. This issue is typically accompanied by a Check ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 14 cm longer than the Audi A6, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. 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`385 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 3400 | |
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