2010 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, both 2010 Audi A6 and 2010 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Audi A6. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (329 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Audi A6 | 2010 Audi A8 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A8 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 5192 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 3073 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |