Audi A8 2013 vs Audi A6 2014
| 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: | 258 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Audi A8 engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 900 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 | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but lower. Audi A8 is 20 cm longer than the Audi A6, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 75 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`570 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 27 200 | |
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