Audi S8 vs Audi A7 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi S8 · Audi A7
- Length202.2 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase117.8 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight4,685 lb
- Width76.7 in
- Audi A7 width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A7 is 6.6 in shorter (202.2 in vs 195.6 in)
- Width: Audi A7 is 1.5 in narrower (76.7 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Audi S8 is 1.6 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (117.8 in vs 114.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 452 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,233 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 452 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,233 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.4 in)
- Length: Audi A7 is 6.6 in shorter (202.2 in vs 195.6 in)
- Height: Audi S8 is 1.6 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (117.8 in vs 114.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A7 — Audi A7 is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Audi S8 · garage fit for Audi A7
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A7 — Audi A7 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceAudi S8 — Audi S8 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A7 — Based on length × width (Audi A7)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S8 | Audi A7 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.2 in | 195.6 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 75.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 55.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 114.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,685 lb | 4,233 lb | 452 lb |
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