Comparison Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic & Audi A8 (D2,4D) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A3 | A8 |
| Generation: | A3 (8L) | A8 (D2,4D) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic | 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km | 16.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 125 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 197 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | 7.3 sec |
| Torque: | 173 Nm/4100 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ABZ, AKG | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4152 mm | 5034 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2882 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1591 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1580 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 525 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1110 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 1675 kg | 2350 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1165 kg | 1750 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2150 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1950 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | 7.5J x 16 |