2010 Peugeot 5008 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Peugeot 5008. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Peugeot 5008 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2010 Peugeot 5008. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Peugeot 5008.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Peugeot 5008. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 5008. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 5008. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2010 Peugeot 5008 has manual transmission. 2010 Peugeot 5008 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Peugeot 5008 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Peugeot | Audi |
Model | 5008 | A8 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1835 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2735 mm | 2992 mm |