Audi A8 vs. Audi S8
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Highlights
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$95,100
Starting MSRP
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$130,000
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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335 hp
Horsepower
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563 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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4.0 L/244
Displacement
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Displacement
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335 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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563 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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369 @ 1370
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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590 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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20 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
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21 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P265/40HR20
Front Tire Size
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P265/35YR21
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P265/40HR20
Rear Tire Size
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P265/35YR21
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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20 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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21 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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39 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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123 in
Wheelbase
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123 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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59 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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209 in
Length, Overall
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209 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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44 in
Second Leg Room
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44 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,773 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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5,126 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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380
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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380
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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16 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi A8 or the 2026 Audi S8?
The 2026 Audi A8 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi S8 with 22 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi A8 or the 2026 Audi S8?
The 2026 Audi A8 is cheaper than the 2026 Audi S8 with a $95,100 starting MSRP versus a $130,000 starting MSRP.
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