Audi A8 2013 vs Audi A7 2014
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 23 HP less power than Audi A7, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.6 | |
| Audi A8 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1200 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) | |
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 16 cm longer than the Audi A7, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 535 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 45 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 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 33 600 | 46 600 | |
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