Audi A8 2010 vs Audi A7 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A7. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 17 cm longer than the Audi A7, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
906 litres | 1390 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A7 (by 484 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A7, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`530 | 2`335 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 14 200 | |
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