1998 Audi A8 Comparisons

General Pricing

Resale Value	$65,000.00	$65,300.00	$69,900.00
Destination	$500.00	$2,680.00	$580.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	4.2L V8	4.0L V8	4.0L V8
Horsepower	300 @ 6000 RPM	370 @ 6150 RPM	290 @ 6100 RPM
Torque	295 @ 3300 RPM	387 @ 3600 RPM	290 @ 4250 RPM
Valves	4	4	4
Displacement (cc)	4172	3980	3996
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.3 X 3.7	3.6 X 4.0	3.4 X 3.4
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	8.5:1	10.8:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	17	16	17
Highway (mpg)	25	21	24

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	3902.2	4215.2	3866.9
Wheelbase (in.)	113.0	113.0	101.9
Length (in.)	198.2	197.8	187.4
Width (in.)	74.0	70.8	72.0
Height (in.)	56.7	53.1	51.4
Track Front (in.)	62.6	59.1	59.2
Track Rear (in.)	62.2	59.0	59.0
Ground Clearance (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	5	5	4
Front Headroom (in.)	37.1	37.2	37.0
Rear Headroom (in.)	37.9	36.3	33.2
Front Legroom (in.)	41.3	41.2	43.0
Rear Legroom (in.)	38.4	34.3	23.1
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	58.3	57.3	55.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	57.1	57.3	42.3
Front Hip Room (in.)	N/A	57.3	N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)	N/A	61.0	N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

99.8

93.0

N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	multi-link	wishbone	wishbone
Rear Suspension	wishbone	wishbone	wishbone
Tires	225/60R16	255/45R17	245/50R17

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	4x4 wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	Std.	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	Std.	Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
CD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Changer	N/A	Yes	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	Std.	Std.	Std.
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	Yes	Yes	Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	N/A
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	Std.	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

Yes

Yes

Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

Std.

Std.

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

Std.

Std.