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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A7. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| 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`520 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 15 800 | |
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