Comparison Audi A8 Long (D2, 4D) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Renault Grand Espace IV 3.5 V6 (241 Hp) Automatic
Add car |
Remove car |
Remove car |
| Brand: | Audi | Renault |
| Model: | A8 | Espace |
| Generation: | A8 Long (D2, 4D) | Grand Espace IV |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 3.5 V6 (241 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Minivan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.6 l/100 km | 17.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.0 l/100 km | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.35 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 83 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 3 |
| CO2 emissions: | 312 g/km | 297 g/km |
| Power: | 310 hp | 241 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AQF, AUW | V4Y |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | 7.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 5 |
| Length: | 5164 mm | 4861 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2104 mm | |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1746-1798 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3010 mm | 2868 mm |
| Front track: | 1595 mm | 1574 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm | 1556 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 1026 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 967 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 456 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 3050 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Trailing |
| Max weight: | 2390 kg | 2600 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1790 kg | 1890 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 80 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.7 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5 J x 16 | R17 |