Comparison Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) R 2.0 TSI (270 Hp) 4MOTION
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| Brand: | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model: | A8 | Golf |
| Generation: | A8 (D2,4D) | Golf VI (5-door) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | R 2.0 TSI (270 Hp) 4MOTION |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 230 hp | 270 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 5.7 sec |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 2700 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AEW, AKJ | CDLF |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 9.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4212 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1786 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2048 mm | |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1591 mm | 1533 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 mm | 1515 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 146-124 mm | 132 mm |
| Approach angle: | 10.7 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 12.9 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 9.7 ° | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 275 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1230 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2325 kg | 2010 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1725 kg | 1446 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2150 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m | 10.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 225/40 R 18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5 J x 18 |