2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Audi A6 are equipped with a 2,976 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 A6 (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8. (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8. 2008 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A8 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Audi A6 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2976 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |