Audi A8 2010 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.1 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A8) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 350 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but Audi A8 torque is 360 NM more than Audi A6. Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 620 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) | |
| Audi A6 2008 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A6 2008 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 21 cm longer than the Audi A6, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1142 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 36 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`660 | 2`350 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 000 | 5800 | |
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