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2012 Audi A8 Comparisons

Base Sedan

General Pricing

MSRP $78,750.00 $73,800.00 $73,700.00
Destination $875.00 $875.00 $875.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 4.2L V8 4.7L V8 5.0L V8
Horsepower 372 @ 6800 RPM 402 @ 5000 RPM 385 @ 6500 RPM
Torque 328 @ 3500 RPM 443 @ 1600 RPM 380 @ 3500 RPM
Valves 4 4 4
Displacement (cc) 4163 4663 5000
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.3 X 3.6 3.7 X 3.4 3.6 X 3.7
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 10.5:1 11.5:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 17 16 16
Highway (mpg) 27 25 23

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 4409.2 4268.1 4045.5
Wheelbase (in.) 117.8 113.2 119.4
Length (in.) 202.2 194.5 201.7
Width (in.) 76.7 74.1 74.6
Height (in.) 57.5 55.8 57.0
Track Front (in.) 64.7 62.9 64.0
Track Rear (in.) 64.4 64.1 63.1
Ground Clearance (in.) N/A N/A N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 5 4 5
Front Headroom (in.) 37.2 36.9 38.4
Rear Headroom (in.) 38.1 36.1 38.6
Front Legroom (in.) 41.4 42.1 41.5
Rear Legroom (in.) 38.7 35.0 38.9
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 59.1 57.1 58.3
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 57.8 56.5 58.2
Front Hip Room (in.) N/A 58.0 58.3
Rear Hip Room (in.) N/A 57.6 58.3

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) 115.1 N/A N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension multi-link strut wishbone
Rear Suspension multi-link multi-link wishbone
Tires 255/40R19 255/40R18 245/45R19

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.

Braking & Traction

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

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

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

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. Std.
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. Std.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Std. Std. Std.

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