Compare performance (571 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Audi A7?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi A7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,343 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A7 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 68 km, about 10 km more than the Audi A8.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers only slightly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is moderately lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers markedly more boot space – 535 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries moderately more – 700 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.
The Audi A7 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.
detailsThe Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
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Width
1,945 mm
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Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
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Payload
510 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
204 - 630 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Audi
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