Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A3 (8V facelift 2016) 1.6 TDI (116 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf V 1.4 i 16V (80 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model: | A8 | A3 | Golf |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E) | A3 (8V facelift 2016) | Golf V |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1.6 TDI (116 Hp) | 1.4 i 16V (80 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 2017 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2017 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.1-17.3 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.6-8.8 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.7-11.9 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 50 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 281-286 g/km | ||
| Power: | 280 hp | 116 hp | 80 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 3250-4000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 202 km/h | 164 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 10.2 sec | 14.7 sec |
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. | 132 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BFL | DDYA | BUD |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 1390 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 4.7 l | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | 5.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 16.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 80.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 5051 mm | 4241 mm | 4204 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1777 mm | 1759 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1966 mm | ||
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1424 mm | 1485 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2602 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1543 mm | 1539 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1514 mm | 1528 mm |
| Front overhang: | 870 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 769 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 365 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1305 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Independent type McPherson | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Torsion | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2370 kg | 1790 kg | 1780 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1770 kg | 1230 kg | 1189 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | 1700 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 10.7 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 650 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 | 195/65 R15 T |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18 | 6J x 15 |