Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A6 Avant (4F,C6) 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) Multitronic & Volkswagen Sharan II (facelift 2015) 2.0 TDI (184 Hp) DSG BMT
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model: | A8 | A6 | Sharan |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | A6 Avant (4F,C6) | Sharan II (facelift 2015) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) Multitronic | 2.0 TDI (184 Hp) DSG BMT |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2004 year | 2015 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2008 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Minivan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5/7 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | EURO VI |
| CO2 emissions: | 233 g/km | 139-138 g/km | |
| Power: | 260 hp | 255 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 6500 rpm. | 3500-4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 7.2 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 380 Nm/1750-3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BPK | AUK, BKH | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3123 cm3 | 3123 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.1 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | 12.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12.5 | 12.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | Multitronic | 6 DSG |
| Length: | 5062 mm | 4933 mm | 4854 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1855 mm | 1904 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2081 mm | ||
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1463 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2843 mm | 2920 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1612 mm | 1571 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1618 mm | 1617 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 152 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 565 l | 955/300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1660 l | 2430/2297 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Independent multi-link | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2385 kg | 2270 kg | 2400 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1785 kg | 1640 kg | 1729 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2000 kg | 2400 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 11.9 m | 11.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 2200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | 100 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 225/55 R16 | 215/60 R16; 225/50 R17; 225/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | 7.5J x 16 | R16; R17; R18 |