2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (231 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207. 2008 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Audi | Peugeot |
Model | A8 | 207 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 49 L |