2010 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Audi A8

To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A8 would be higher. Both 2010 Audi A8 and 2011 Audi A8 are equipped with a 4,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Audi A8 2011 Audi A8
Make Audi Audi
Model A8 A8
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 4200 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 372 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 444 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 2020 kg
Vehicle Length 5192 mm 5268 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 1948 mm
Vehicle Height 1455 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 3073 mm 3122 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 90 L


 

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