2008 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro vs. 2008 Audi A8
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro and 2008 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8 . (442 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8 .
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 4.0 TDi Quattro | 2008 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
