2012 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A4. 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 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
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2012 Audi A4 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A4 | A8 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 6300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 3122 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |