Audi A8 2010 vs Audi A6 2006
| 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 | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 860 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but lower. Audi A8 is 21 cm longer than the Audi A6, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
906 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 50 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: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`530 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 16 000 | 4800 | |
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