2007 Audi A6 vs. 2002 Audi A8
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A6 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2002 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
